1. What are the major factors that determine what kind of biome is found in a habitat? Do living organisms ever affect the type of biome found in an area? 2. The map in Figure 15 shows the...

1. What are the major factors that determine what kind of biome is found in a habitat? Do living organisms ever affect the type of biome found in an area?

2. The map in Figure 15 shows the distribution of biomes on Earth. Strips of tundra are seen in both South America and the U.S. mainland. Is this an error? Explain.