The Chaparral Flashcards
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
