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ZOO 102 Animal Distribution and Biodiversity Conservation in Nigeria Objective Question

Question

What primary environmental factors are responsible for defining the boundaries of major global biomes?
Options
A Wind speed and atmospheric pressure
B Temperature and precipitation
Correct Answer
C Oceanic salinity and depth
D Altitude and volcanic activity
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Temperature and precipitation are the core climatic drivers that determine vegetation and animal life in biomes. Distractors like wind speed are environmental factors but not the primary definitions of a biome.

Hint

Consider the two main variables on a Whittaker biome diagram.

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