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Chapter 39, Problem 8WIO
Find where you live on the map in figure 39.7. l n which major terrestrial biome is your home? Then, use the Internet to learn more about the ecosystem(s) near your home. In what ways do your surroundings differ from the biome description in section 39.3? In what ways are they the same?
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