Biomes are typically characterized based on the dominant plant and animal species found in a certain geographic area. Temperature and precipitation are what determine the geographic distribution of a biome which species can live there.

What are biomes characterized by?

A biome is a large area characterized by its vegetation, soil, climate, and wildlife.

Where are biomes usually located?

Biomes located at middle latitudes (30° to 60°) between the poles and the Equator (temperate deciduous forest, temperate grasslands, and cold deserts) receive more sunlight and have moderate temperatures. At the low latitudes (0° to 23°) of the Tropics, the sun's rays strike the Earth most directly.