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• Taiga
• Taiga is cold but is warmer than tundra and
  receives more precipitation.
• Taiga is dominated by coniferous forests.

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

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• Savanna
• Savannas are tropical grasslands with alternating
  wet and dry seasons.
• They are dominated by herds of grazing animals.

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• 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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Deserts
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• Deserts receive less than 25 cm (9.9 in.) of
  precipitation per year.
• Desert inhabitants have adaptations for
  conserving water.

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