The temperature can affect the animals and plants because if it gets to hot or to cold and the animals are not used the the temp it can kill the plants and animals. The amount of precipitation can affect the plants and animals by giving the plants more water and the animals more water and food as well
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The correct answer is: By using sunlight to make food.
You will die of dehydration. Ironic, huh? To rid of all the extra salt taken in, your body has to urinate more water than you drank.