Based on the location and the general appearance of vegetation in the area, which biome is most likely found around:

Go to the Hess Physical Geography Laboratory Manual, 12th edition, website at www .MasteringGeography. com and open the KMZ file for Exercise 26, or scan the QR (Quick Response) code for this exercise to open a Google Earthâ„¢ video. After flying to Points 1 through 4, answer the following questions.


(a) Point 1? _____________________
(b) Point 2? _____________________
(c) Point 3? _____________________
(d) Point 4? _____________________


(a) Point 1? Mediterranean woodland and shrub
(b) Point 2? Desert
(c) Point 3? Tropical savanna
(d) Point 4? Tropical rainforest

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What will be an ideal response?

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