Aren't forests and chapparal two different things?

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Aren't forests and chapparal two different things?

I dont understand how they are different, can you please explain?

2007-08-23 01:54:11 · 2 answers · asked by sshhmmee2000 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science

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Chaparral is a shrubland or heathland plant community, found primarily in California, USA, that is shaped by a Mediterranean climate (mild, wet winters and hot dry summers) and wildfire.

a forest is just a generic term for a large stand of trees

2007-08-28 02:01:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

Chapparal is a low shrub, while a forest consists of trees

2007-08-23 02:43:31 · answer #2 · answered by dogsafire 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋