The Chaparral – Flashcards

Horned toads squirt blood from their eyes as a _______. a. means of evading predators b. means of catching prey c. mating behavior d. territorial marker Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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? a. torpor b. sleep c. hyperactivity d. none of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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. Photo by Dcrjsr How is the California quail adapted to live in the chaparral biome? a. tree-dwelling b. crepuscular activity c. nesting in trees d. moisture-rich diet Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Which of the following describes chaparral shrubs? a. short b. evergreen c. contain flammable oils d. all of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided

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? a. They would be widely spaced to maximize water collection b. They would be closely spaced to form dense ground cover c. They would be generally deciduous d. They would be adapted to heavy snowfall Please select the best answer from the choices provided

What kind of vegetation would you most likely expect to find in the chaparral biome? a. deciduous trees b. tall grasses c. hardy shrubs d. tall pine trees Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The chaparral biome is generally characterized by its terrain. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Animals in the chaparral biome are not especially vulnerable to drought. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Many plant seeds are able to survive the fires common to the chaparral biome. Please select the best answer from the choices provided