Which of the following statements best describes the effect of climate on biome distribution?
A)Knowledge of annual temperature and precipitation is sufficient to predict which biome will be found in an area.
B)Fluctuation of environmental variables is not important if areas have the same annual temperature and precipitation means.
C)It is not only the average climate that is important in determining biome distribution, but also the pattern of climatic variation.
D)Temperate forests, coniferous forests, and grasslands all have the same mean annual temperatures and precipitation.
E)Correlation of climate with biome distribution is sufficient to determine the cause of biome patterns.

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The statement "It is not only the average climate that is important in determining biome distribution, but also the pattern of climatic variation" best describes the effect of climate on biome distribution. The distribution of biomes is not solely determined by the mean annual temperature and precipitation, but also by the variability and patterns of these climatic factors. Other environmental factors such as soil type and topography can also interact with climate to influence biome distribution. Therefore, knowledge of only the average climate or correlation of climate with biome distribution is not sufficient to determine the cause of biome patterns.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Effect of Climate