1
____ is a common behavior here, as it enables animals to avoid daytime heat and times of fire.
2
Some plants of the chaparral, such as sage, eucalyptus, and thyme, contain oily, flammable compounds that deter herbivores, but also ____ the spread of fire.
3
Chaparral communities experience frequent ___ due to prolonged periods of hot temperatures and dry conditions.
4
Conditions in the chaparral biome are highly seasonal, with mild, wet winters and warm, dry ___.
5
South Africa's ___ thicket ecosystem features a number of succulent plants that withstand the dry season by holding water in their tissues.
6
Most plants have thick waxy ___ that help prevent water loss during the lengthy dry season.
7
In many ways, the chaparral climate is similar to that of the ___ though the vegetation types are different.
8
The most common types of vegetation are ___, such as the common sagebrush, and small trees, such as olive trees and blue oaks.
9
Soils in the chaparral are often thin and not rich in ___.
10
Some chaparral plants have ___ on their leaves that help gather moisture.
11
Plant life in the chaparral must be able to withstand periods of ___.
