What is characteristic of dry shrublands (chaparral)?

a. Cool, wet winters are followed by hot, dry summers.
b. Primary production is abundant throughout the year.
c. Constant cool temperatures prevail throughout the year.
d. Winters are mild and summers are wet.
e. Precipitation occurs evenly year round.


a

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