Part 2

Living on Earth’s Surface: Ecosystems, Biomes, and Climate

IN THIS PART …

  • Explore the complicated dance between the living and nonliving parts of the planet. Learn how living things (plants and animals) around the globe correspond to specific ranges of temperature and precipitation, called biomes.
  • Find out how individual plants and animals work together or compete to survive.
  • Gain a better understanding of the climate system and how climate change is affecting life on Earth’s surface.

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