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Forests, continued

Section 1 Terrestrial Biomes. Chapter 21. Forests, continued. Taiga Taiga is cold but is warmer than tundra and receives more precipitation. Taiga is dominated by coniferous forests. Section 1 Terrestrial Biomes. Chapter 21. Taiga. Section 1 Terrestrial Biomes. Chapter 21.

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Forests, continued

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  1. Section 1 Terrestrial Biomes Chapter 21 Forests, continued • Taiga • Taigais cold but is warmer than tundra and receives more precipitation. • Taiga is dominated by coniferous forests.

  2. Section 1 Terrestrial Biomes Chapter 21 Taiga

  3. Section 1 Terrestrial Biomes Chapter 21 Grasslands • Temperate Grasslands • Temperate grasslandsoccur in areas with cold winters and hot summers. • They are dominated by grasses and herds of grazing animals.

  4. Section 1 Terrestrial Biomes Chapter 21 Grasslands, continued • Savanna • Savannasare tropical grasslands with alternating wet and dry seasons. • They are dominated by herds of grazing animals.

  5. Section 1 Terrestrial Biomes Chapter 21 Savanna

  6. Section 1 Terrestrial Biomes Chapter 21 Grasslands, continued • Chaparral • Chaparralis found in coastal regions with warm, dry summers and mild winters. • It is dominated by dense, spiny shrubs.

  7. Section 1 Terrestrial Biomes Chapter 21 Grassland

  8. Section 1 Terrestrial Biomes Chapter 21 Deserts • Deserts receive less than 25 cm (9.9 in.) of precipitation per year. • Desert inhabitants have adaptations for conserving water.

  9. Section 1 Terrestrial Biomes Chapter 21 Desert

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