Geography GCSE
Biome
What Biome means in Geography GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Biome
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
A large-scale global ecosystem characterised by its climate and the dominant vegetation and animal life.
Topics that use Biome
- Large-scale ecosystems are found in different parts of the world and are important (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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