Campbell Biology (11th Edition)
Campbell Biology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134093413
Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 52, Problem 3TYU

Which of the following is characteristic of most terrestrial biomes?

(A) a distribution predicted almost entirely by rock and soil patterns

(B) clear boundaries between adjacent biomes

(C) vegetation demonstrating vertical layering

(D) cold winter months

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