The tropical forest biome is estimated to contain over half of the terrestrial species on Earth. Approximately 170,000 of the 250,000 described species of vascular plants occur in tropical biomes.

The characteristics of global biomes are determined by several factors. Latitude close latitudeImaginary lines that run east to west around the Earth, parallel to the Equator or 0° latitude.

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Various facets of global changes and related problems and challenges are asking for sound impact assessments and corresponding coping strategies. The human impact on nature is a major driver of ...

As the Earth tilts on its axis ... Students could create a biome map and add in the three convection cells either side of the equator to help them to understand the impacts of these cells on ...