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explain how biotic and abiotic factors affect the distribution of biomes, and how changes in these factors may alter ecosystems.

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The distribution of biomes is affected by climate and disturbance. Disturbances, such as hurricanes, allow an opening for new species to enter a biome, as well as the death of other organisms. Depending on the climate, only certain new species will be able to thrive in the environment. If a new species does thrive, it could use too much of a resource, or eliminate a different species from the biome. Both the biotic and the abiotic factors determine the resources in the biome. Also, temperature and precipitation may limit the growth of certain organisms.

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If abiotic factors change organisms could migrate, die, or thrive. A species may not be able to continue producing offspring or they may not be able to adapt, causing death or extinction. Extinction may affect the food chain. There could be a die-off of the higher branches of the ecosystem. Depending on the changing abiotic factors, some organisms may survive better in different conditions, this may also change the species in the ecosystem.

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