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Shaping Life: The Geology of Mediterranean-Climate Ecosystems

7 minutes 45 seconds

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Characteristics of the Mediterranean climate include great weather, abundant harvests, and some of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities. These climate zones also house diverse ecosystems, which are dependent of the geology of the regions. Part of the "Mediterranean-Climate Ecosystems" series.

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Runtime: 7 minutes 45 seconds

Four newts swimming underwater. Caption: are among the most biologically diverse regions on Earth.
Mediterranean-Climate Ecosystems
Episode 2
7 minutes 45 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Dry, brown grasses dotted with wildflowers wave in the wind. Caption: Hot, arid summers tend to parch vegetation.
Mediterranean-Climate Ecosystems
Episode 3
8 minutes 10 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Somewhat rocky soil with cactus and scrub-like plants give way to cultivated rows of plants and buildings in the distance. Caption: These areas as known as Mediterranean climate reasons.
Mediterranean-Climate Ecosystems
Episode 3
7 minutes 28 seconds
Grade Level: 9 - 12
Evergreen plants in shades of green from light to dark cover the landscape. Caption: Shrubby, evergreen plants are widespread in all five areas.
Mediterranean-Climate Ecosystems
Episode 4
12 minutes
Grade Level: 9 - 12