The Chaparral

Animals native to the chaparral biome do not always thrive in the other biomes interwoven through it.

t

The aromatic oils of chaparral shrubs _______. a. promote wildfires b. make many plants flavorful cooking herbs c. help shrubs eliminate their competitors d. all of the above

not b, d

When growing in windy environments, this organism will grow low along the ground, but when growing in sheltered environments, it grows tall. The leaves have a waxy coating to reduce moisture loss, a chemical makeup that makes them fairly fire resistant, and produce a scent that deters predators. It also has a large root system and root crowns. What organism and environment is described above? a. coyote brush and chaparral b. cacti and desert c. mesquite and savanna d. coyote brush and taiga

a

Animals in the chaparral biome are not especially vulnerable to drought.

t

Organisms that live in the chaparral have developed unique adaptations that aid in their survival. Coyote brush is a unique plant found in the chaparral of California and Oregon. The shape a coyote brush takes depends on the location in which it is growing, but each coyote brush plant develops a large root system that extends outward many yards from the main plant regardless of the location in which it grows.In areas with high winds and lower levels of moisture, how might coyote brush plants adapt their shape to the environment? a. They would be widely spaced to maximize water collection b. They would be closely spaced to form dense ground cover c. They would be generally deciduous d. They would be adapted to heavy snowfall

b

Organisms that live in the chaparral have developed unique adaptations that aid in their survival. The California quail is a small, plump game bird with short wings that can be found in the chaparral regions of California. These birds can only fly short distances, and typically take cover in shrubs or other low-growing plants.How is the California quail adapted to live in the chaparral biome? a. tree-dwelling b. crepuscular activity c. nesting in trees d. moisture-rich diet

b

What kind of vegetation would you most likely expect to find in the chaparral biome? a. deciduous trees b. tall grasses c. hardy shrubs d. tall pine trees

c

Which of the following describes chaparral shrubs? a. short b. evergreen c. contain flammable oils d. all of the above

d

Which of the following is not an adaptation of California thrashers to life in the chaparral biome? a. a long, curved beak for scratching at the ground b. nesting in late March c. a preference for walking over flying d. nocturnal activity

d

The chaparral biome has little biodiversity and is home to only a few well-adapted species.

f