Define a biome and identify primary factors that determine its distribution.

Define a biome and identify primary factors that determine its distribution.

• A. A biome is a small, isolated community defined by a single factor.
• B. A biome is a large natural community characterized by vegetation and climate; distribution largely determined by mean annual temperature.
• C. A biome is a region with identical species.
• D. A biome is a large natural community characterized by vegetation and climate; distribution is largely determined by mean annual temperature, precipitation, and their seasonality.

Answer: (D)