The word Chaparral comes from the Spanish word chaparro meaning oak. The Chaparral biome can be found 30 to 40 feet above or below the equator. Its most well known locations are Baja and California, as well as the Mediterranean Sea. The biome covers a total of 5% of California. In the Chaparral environment, there are dry summers, lasting for about 5 months, and wet winters.
The summers brings many wildfires, which help to control the balance of life.
The summers brings many wildfires, which help to control the balance of life.