Which of the following biomes best characterizes coastal Southern California?  A.Tropical savanna B. chaparral (Mediterranean) C. Temperate Rainforest D. Desert

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Which of the following biomes best characterizes coastal Southern California? 

A.Tropical savanna
B. chaparral (Mediterranean)
C. Temperate Rainforest
D. Desert
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The term "ecosystem" refers to a group of species that reside in close proximity to one another. The ecosystem is made up of two major variables: biotic and abiotic components.

An area characterized by vegetation, wildlife, soil, and climate is referred to as a biome. Biomes are majorly classified into 5 types such as forest, grassland, aquatic, desert, and tundra.

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