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WELCOME TO THE CHAPARRAL!. WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?. The Chaparral is located in parts of california and …. AROUND THE WORLD. C haparral locations worldwide. 30°-50 °N and 30 °-40 °S latitudes Central and southern coast of California Coastal areas of Mediterranean Sea
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Chaparral locations worldwide • 30°-50 °N and 30 °-40 °S latitudes • Central and southern coast of California • Coastal areas of Mediterranean Sea • Coastal and western Australia • Chilean coast of South America • Cape Town region of South Africa
Where Does the chaparral fit in with the rest of the terrestrial world?
All you need to know • Temperature • Has a Mediterranean climate- hot, dry summers and mild, moist (not rainy) winters. • Temperate (between 30°F and 100°F) • Average temperature is about 59°F • Rainfall • Only about 10-17 inches per year, most of it comes in the winter. • High chances of fire due to lack of rainfall, dryness, and hot temperatures. • Physical Features • Found on rocky hills and mountain slopes.
Plants • Small, dense, spiny, evergreen shrubs • Scrub oak, poison oak • Pines, Cacti • Cork and olive trees • Yucca Wiple • Chamiso • Many plants have fire resistant roots, and some plant seeds won’t germinate until there is a fire • Some have hairy leaves to collect moisture more efficiently.
A controlled burn The chaparral burns every 30-40 yrs in order to refresh its vegetation.
Horned Li zard animals • Are usually small, nocturnal, and don’t need a lot of water. • Lizards • Jackals • Mule deer • Coyotes • Lady bug and praying mantis • Honeybee • Some snakes Jackal Coyote Mule Deer
Question 1 Where is one place the chaparral is located? • Northern Africa • Eastern Asia • By the Mediterranean • Off the coast of Brazil
Question 1 Where is one place the chaparral is located? • Northern Africa • Eastern Asia • By the Mediterranean • Off the coast of Brazil Nope! Click here to try again
Question 1 Where is one place the chaparral is located? • Northern Africa • Eastern Asia • By the Mediterranean • Off the coast of Brazil YES!
Question 2 What is the normal temperature range for any given chaparral? • Below freezing • 50°-60°F • 20°-120°F • 30°-100°F
Question 2 What is the normal temperature range for any given chaparral? • Below freezing • 50°-60°F • 20°-120°F • 30°-100°F Not quite. Click here to try again
Question 2 What is the normal temperature range for any given chaparral? • Below freezing • 50°-60°F • 20°-120°F • 30°-100°F BINGO!
Question 3 Where are most chaparrals found? • All over the world • Near the equator • Between 20° and 50° north and south latitudes • Only in the Mediterranean
Question 3 Where are most chaparrals found? • All over the world • Near the equator • Between 20° and 50° north and south latitudes • Only in the Mediterranean Not quite. Click here to try again
Question 3 Where are most chaparrals found? • All over the world • Near the equator • Between 20° and 50° north and south latitudes • Only in the Mediterranean Correct!
Question 4 Why is the chaparral sometime referred to as a Mediterranean climate? • Because it has hot, dry summers and cold, moist winters. • Because it’s located primarily in the Mediterranean area. • Because people didn’t have anything else to call it.
Question 4 Why is the chaparral sometime referred to as a Mediterranean climate? • Because it has hot, dry summers and cold, moist winters. • Because it’s located primarily in the Mediterranean area. • Because people didn’t have anything else to call it. Maybe, but it’s not the best answer. Click here to try again.
Question 4 Why is the chaparral sometime referred to as a Mediterranean climate? • Because it has hot, dry summers and cold, moist winters. • Because it’s located primarily in the Mediterranean area. • Because people didn’t have anything else to call it. Yes!
Question 5 How much rainfall does the chaparral get? • Over 30 inches a year • Less than 5 inches a year • Somewhere between 15 and 28 inches a year • Around 10-17 inches a year
Question 5 How much rainfall does the chaparral get? • Over 30 inches a year • Less than 5 inches a year • Somewhere between 15 and 28 inches a year • Around 10-17 inches a year Not quite. Click here to try again
Question 5 How much rainfall does the chaparral get? • Over 30 inches a year • Less than 5 inches a year • Somewhere between 15 and 28 inches a year • Around 10-17 inches a year Correct!
Question 6 What adaptations do plants have in the chaparral? • Not much • The ability to grow unusually tall • The ability to on bare rock • Hairy leaves that retain as much water as possible.
Question 6 What adaptations do plants have in the chaparral? • Not much • The ability to grow unusually tall • The ability to on bare rock • Hairy leaves that retain as much water as possible. No! What were you thinking?! Click here to try again
Question 6 What adaptations do plants have in the chaparral? • Not much • The ability to grow unusually tall • The ability to on bare rock • Hairy leaves that retain as much water as possible. Nice!
Question 7 Of the given choices, which can be an apex predator in a chaparral? • The honeybee • The coyote • The mule deer • I only • II only • III only • I, II only • I, II, III
Question 7 Of the given choices, which can be an apex predator in a chaparral? • The honeybee • The coyote • The mule deer • I only • II only • III only • I, II only • I, II, III Almost. Click here to give it another shot. Hint: an apex predator is the organism that has no natural predators.
Question 7 Of the given choices, which can be an apex predator in a chaparral? • The honeybee • The coyote • The mule deer • I only • II only • III only • I, II only • I, II, III Impressive!
Question 8 Why is there an abundance of fires recorded in areas classified as chaparrals? • Because of reckless humans • Because of lightning strikes that mix with the dry climate and dead organic matter • Because of prevailing winds • Because clouds reflect infrared radiation, so when the sun does come out, it heats the landscape too quickly
Question 8 Why is there an abundance of fires recorded in areas classified as chaparrals? • Because of reckless humans • Because of lightning strikes that mix with the dry climate and dead organic matter • Because of prevailing winds • Because clouds reflect infrared radiation, so when the sun does come out, it heats the landscape too quickly Not quite! Click here to try again.
Question 8 Why is there an abundance of fires recorded in areas classified as chaparrals? • Because of reckless humans • Because of lightning strikes that mix with the dry climate and dead organic matter • Because of prevailing winds • Because clouds reflect infrared radiation, so when the sun does come out, it heats the landscape too quickly Jackpot!
Question 9 What can’t you find in a chaparral? • People • Huge trees • Small shrubs • Nocturnal animals
Question 9 What can’t you find in a chaparral? • People • Huge trees • Small shrubs • Nocturnal animals Nope! Click here to try again.
Question 9 What can’t you find in a chaparral? • People • Huge trees • Small shrubs • Nocturnal animals Yes!
Question 10 In which continental US state is the most area of chaparrals found? • California • New York • Texas • Colorado
Question 10 In which continental US state is the most area of chaparrals found? • California • New York • Texas • Colorado No! Not even close! Click here to try again
Question 10 In which continental US state is the most area of chaparrals found? • California • New York • Texas • Colorado Correct!
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