Compléter What is a biome?Version en ligne The aim is to complete a text to introduce the concept of biomes. par Marta Crespo 1 plants currents precipitation Elevation abiotic biotic level warm biosphere soil Latitude temperatures weather The is the thin layer of air , land , and water at Earth's surface where living things exist . A biome is a large area of the biosphere characterized by their ( living , all organisms in the environment , including bacteria , , and animals ) and ( non - living parts of the environment , such as air , water , , light , and temperature ) components . Abiotic factors that Influence Biomes 1 . The main one is climate ; the long - term conditions in an area , including annual ( yearly ) temperature and ( rainfall , snow , mist , and fog ) . 2 . Other important abiotic factors include : ? ? the distance north and south from the equator . It influences both temperature and precipitation . The tropical zone has very warm and high precipitation . ? ? the height above sea . Higher areas have less air , so retain less heat . Windward sides of mountains are wet , leeward sides are very dry . ? Ocean carry warmth and moisture to coastal areas . Temperate biomes are found where currents meet land .