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Areas with very low precipitation and very high temperatures that are found in Northern Africa and the Western United States are known as: Tundras. Grasslands. Rainforests. Deserts.

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Chapter44: Ecology And The Biosphere

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Problem 2VCQ: Figure 44.12 Which of the following statements about biomes is false? Chaparral is dominated by...

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Areas with very low precipitation and very high temperatures that are found in Northern Africa and the Western United States are known as:

Tundras.

Grasslands.

Rainforests.

Deserts.

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