Which of the following statements best describes the effect of climate on biome distribution?
A) Average annual temperature and precipitation are sufficient to predict which biome will be found in an area.
B) Seasonal fluctuation of temperature is not a limiting factor in biome distribution if areas have the same annual temperature and precipitation means.
C) The average climate and pattern of climate are important in determining biome distribution.
D) Temperate forests and grasslands are different biomes because they receive a different quality and quantity of sunlight, even though they have essentially the same annual temperature and precipitation.
E) Correlation of climate with biome distribution is sufficient to determine the cause of biome patterns.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Climate plays a major role in determining the distribution of biomes. However, it is not just the average annual temperature and precipitation that determines the biome, as seasonal fluctuations and the pattern of climate are also important factors. Therefore, option C is the best choice. Option A is incorrect as it oversimplifies the role of climate in biome distribution. Option B is incorrect as seasonal temperature fluctuations can be limiting factors for certain biomes. Option D is incorrect as it focuses on one specific factor (sunlight) and ignores other important features of climate. Option E is incorrect as correlation does not necessarily imply causation.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Effect of Climate