The specific abiotic factors defining a biome are _____

I) annual variation in temperature and precipitation
II) average annual temperature and moisture levels
III) maximum annual temperature and moisture levels
IV) maximum annual temperatures, moisture levels, and average annual temperature
A) only I and II
B) only III and IV
C) only I, II, and IV
D) only II, III, and IV
E) only I, II, and III


Answer: A

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