The graph illustrates the temperature and precipitation conditions in various terrestrial biomes. a) Based on the information in the graph, describe the air temperature range for a boreal forest. (b) Based on the information in the graph, identify the major grassland present within 20 degrees north and south of the equator.

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The graph illustrates the temperature and precipitation conditions in various terrestrial biomes.

a) Based on the information in the graph, describe the air temperature range for a boreal forest.

(b) Based on the information in the graph, identify the major grassland present within 20 degrees north and south of the equator.

30
Tropical
dry forest
Tropical
wet forest
25
Savanna
20
Woodland
or
15
grassland
Temperate
forest
10
Boreal
forest
-5
Tundra
-10
-15
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
Precipitation (cm yr)
Air Temperature (°C)
Desert
Temperate
wet forest
Transcribed Image Text:30 Tropical dry forest Tropical wet forest 25 Savanna 20 Woodland or 15 grassland Temperate forest 10 Boreal forest -5 Tundra -10 -15 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 Precipitation (cm yr) Air Temperature (°C) Desert Temperate wet forest
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