Question

several factors determine the distribution of biomes on the planet. which two are considered the major determining factors? humidity and cloud cover soil and mountain ranges climate and precipitation longitude and latitude

Explanation:

Biomes are large ecological areas on the Earth's surface, with flora and fauna (plants and animals) adapting to their environment. Climate (average weather conditions over a long period) and precipitation (rainfall, snowfall, etc.) are fundamental. Climate affects temperature, which along with precipitation, determines what types of plants can grow. For example, in arid climates with low precipitation, deserts (biomes) form. In regions with moderate temperature and high precipitation, forests (biomes) thrive. Humidity is part of climate, but cloud cover is a more short - term weather element. Soil and mountain ranges can influence local biome characteristics but are not as overarching as climate and precipitation. Longitude and latitude mainly influence climate (e.g., tropical regions near the equator have a certain climate due to latitude), but they are geographical coordinates rather than the direct environmental factors like climate and precipitation that shape biomes.

Answer:

climate and precipitation