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

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Taiga

3. Grasslands Chapter 21 Temperate Grasslands
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Grasslands
Temperate Grasslands
Temperate grasslands occur in areas with cold winters and hot summers.
They are dominated by grasses and herds of grazing animals.

4. Grasslands, continued Chapter 21 Savanna
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Grasslands, continued
Savanna
Savannas are tropical grasslands with alternating wet and dry seasons.
They are dominated by herds of grazing animals.

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Savanna

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

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Grassland

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

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Desert