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Mediterranean-Climate Ecosystems: Drought, Fire, and Flood

8 minutes 10 seconds

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Explore how the nature of highly seasonal rainfall cycles and periodic fires create conditions that have shaped Mediterranean-climate ecosystems. Part of the "Mediterranean-Climate Ecosystems" series.

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Runtime: 8 minutes 10 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