Which biome is characterized by hot, dry summers, mild wet winters, and shrubs with tough evergreen leaves?
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Correct answer: Chaparral
Chaparral occurs in Mediterranean-type climates with dry summers and wet winters. Its shrubs often have small, tough, evergreen leaves that resist water loss.
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