Mediterranean-Climate Ecosystems: Drought, Fire, and Flood
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesExplore 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.
Media Details
Runtime: 8 minutes 10 seconds
- Topic: Geography, Science
- Subtopic: Earth Sciences, Weather, World Geography
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
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- Release Year: 2014
- Producer/Distributor: University Of California Television
- Series: Mediterranean-Climate Ecosystems
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