Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (6th Edition) (Belk, Border & Maier, The Biology: Science for Life Series, 5th Edition)
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Author: Colleen Belk, Virginia Borden Maier
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 17, Problem 1AAATB
Consider the following geographic factors and predict both the climate and biome type found in the location described. Explain the reasoning that you used to determine your answer. This small city is:
- On the coast of the Pacific Ocean
- 20° north of the equator
- 20 m above sea level
- At the base of a mountain range
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