chaparral biome by: alicia jr. what is the chaparral biome? on each continent on each continent...
DESCRIPTION
Climate Highly seasonal Highly seasonal Mild, wet winters (temperatures as low as 30 o F) Mild, wet winters (temperatures as low as 30 o F) Warm, dry summers (temperatures as high as F) Warm, dry summers (temperatures as high as F) Average temperature 64 0 F Average temperature 64 0 F Average rainfall 10 to 17 in. a year Average rainfall 10 to 17 in. a year Fires and droughts very common Fires and droughts very commonTRANSCRIPT
Chaparral Biome
By: Alicia & JR
What is the Chaparral Biome?
On each continent Various types of terrain including mountains
and plains. Sometimes described as the
“Mediterranean biome” Created when cool water from a ocean
merges with a landmass that is at a high temperature
Climate
Highly seasonal Mild, wet winters (temperatures as low as
30 oF) Warm, dry summers (temperatures as high
as 100 0F) Average temperature 64 0F Average rainfall 10 to 17 in. a year Fires and droughts very common
Vegetation
Plants must withstand periods of drought Common types: shrubs (sagebrush), small
trees ( olive trees & blue oaks) Plants have thick waxy leaves to prevent
water loss Adapted to live with, or resist, fire
Animals
Need to cope with hot, dry conditions Many are nocturnal ( pocket mouse or
Mediterranean gecko) Burrowing common behavior to avoid
daytime heat & fires
Net Primary Production
700-800g C/m2/yr
Location
Coastal range: latitude range is 530 to 650 North
Mountain range: latitude range is 320 to 600 North
Limiting Factor
Human Impact
Negative Building tourist attractions Building factories & industries
Result: endangering and threatening organisms