The Chaparral Answers

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

In winter the leaves of chaparral shrubs _______.

Which of the following would be damaging to the chaparral biome?

The aromatic oils of chaparral shrubs _______.

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. They are active in the morning and at night. Photo by Dcrjsr How is the California quail adapted to live in the chaparral biome?

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. Photo by J. Smith In areas with high winds and lower levels of moisture, how might coyote brush plants adapt their shape to the environment?

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

Organisms use different types of adaptations to aid in their survival. Many different types of animals hibernate throughout the winter. During hibernation, the animal's metabolism slows and its core temperature lowers. What is this process called?

What kind of vegetation would you most likely expect to find in the chaparral biome?

Which of the following is not an adaptation of California thrashers to life in the chaparral biome?