(par 4.2.3.2.7) Sclerophylous vegetation / Chaparral (taken from World Biomes)
http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/world_biomes.htm What is a Biome? A biome is a large geographical area of distinctive plant and animal groups, which are adapted to that particular environment. The climate and geography of a region determines what type of biome can exist in that region. Major biomes include deserts, forests, grasslands, tundra, and several types of aquatic environments. […]
(par 4.2.3.2.6) Hot Desert Ecosystem
Hot Desert Ecosystem Hot deserts are found in North America (e.g. Mojave), South Asia, South & Central America, Africa and Australia. They are further subdivided into Hot Dry desert, and Semi-arid desert. Hot Dry deserts are characterized by: Generally warm seasons throughout the year Very little or no rainfall during winter Extreme variation in temperature […]
(par 4.2.3.2.6) Cold Desert Ecosystem
Cold deserts are often sub-divided into Cold and Coastal types. Cold Desert Ecosystems Cold deserts are found in the Antarctic, Greenland, Northern and Western China, Turkestan, Iran and the Nearctic area. Many nomads have settled on farms in the Gobi Desert and it was crossed as early as the 13th century by Genghis Khan. Cold […]