The Chaparral
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Where is the chaparral biome found
in small portions on most continents, near the coast
What is the plant life like in the chaparral
short, woody plants or shrubs
The climate in the chaparral
hot, dry summers. and cool winters with excessive precipitation
Soil in the chaparral biome
nutrient-poor soil
The chaparral biome has a large amount of biodiversity, T or F
True
The organisms in the chaparral biome do not require much water. T or F.
True
Most of the animals are diurnal and have a varied diet. T or F.
False
Caracal
heaviest and fastest of all wildcats
Where does the caracal inhabit
Africa, India, Middle East
The chaparral biome has other biomes interwoven within
True
Many animals leave the chaparral biome
false
Ground birds use shrubbery for …… and ………
protection;nesting
How are quail adapted to their environment
crepuscular ground dwellers eat insects and fruit
How are horned toads adapted to their environment
have spikes inflate their bodies squirt chemical from eyes to evade predators
How are California Thrashers adapted to their environment
they have long-curved beaks
What are the major flora of the chaparral biome
shrubs, herbs, olive trees
The shrubs in the chaparral are deciduous. T or F
False
What types of herbs live on the chaparral biome
bay, rosemary, thyme. oregano, sage
The herbs in the chaparral biome contain ………. and are very ……….
flammable oil; hearty
Marmots
are the largest ground squirrels
Are marmots nocturnal or diurnal
Diurnal
What do marmots eat
a variety of plants and insects
How do marmots communicate
they whistle
Do marmots hibernate during winter
yes