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1
Q

Where is the chaparral biome found

A

in small portions on most continents, near the coast

2
Q

What is the plant life like in the chaparral

A

short, woody plants or shrubs

3
Q

The climate in the chaparral

A

hot, dry summers. and cool winters with excessive precipitation

4
Q

Soil in the chaparral biome

A

nutrient-poor soil

5
Q

The chaparral biome has a large amount of biodiversity, T or F

A

True

6
Q

The organisms in the chaparral biome do not require much water. T or F.

A

True

7
Q

Most of the animals are diurnal and have a varied diet. T or F.

A

False

8
Q

Caracal

A

heaviest and fastest of all wildcats

9
Q

Where does the caracal inhabit

A

Africa, India, Middle East

10
Q

The chaparral biome has other biomes interwoven within

A

True

11
Q

Many animals leave the chaparral biome

A

false

12
Q

Ground birds use shrubbery for …… and ………

A

protection;nesting

13
Q

How are quail adapted to their environment

A

crepuscular
ground dwellers
eat insects and fruit

14
Q

How are horned toads adapted to their environment

A

have spikes
inflate their bodies
squirt chemical from eyes to evade predators

15
Q

How are California Thrashers adapted to their environment

A

they have long-curved beaks

16
Q

What are the major flora of the chaparral biome

A

shrubs, herbs, olive trees

17
Q

The shrubs in the chaparral are deciduous. T or F

A

False

18
Q

What types of herbs live on the chaparral biome

A

bay, rosemary, thyme. oregano, sage

19
Q

The herbs in the chaparral biome contain ………. and are very ……….

A

flammable oil; hearty

20
Q

Marmots

A

are the largest ground squirrels

21
Q

Are marmots nocturnal or diurnal

A

Diurnal

22
Q

What do marmots eat

A

a variety of plants and insects

23
Q

How do marmots communicate

A

they whistle

24
Q

Do marmots hibernate during winter

A

yes

25
Q

Vancouver Island marmots are one of the most…….species

A

endangered