In which of the following terrestrial biome pairs are both dependent upon periodic burning?
A)tundra and coniferous forest
B)chaparral and savanna
C)desert and savanna
D)tropical forest and temperate broadleaf forest
E)grassland and tundra

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Both chaparral and savanna biomes are dependent upon periodic burning to maintain their unique ecological characteristics. Burning helps to clear away excess growth and encourage the growth of new, fire-adapted plant species. Tundra, desert, tropical forest, temperate broadleaf forest, and grassland biomes do not rely on periodic burning to the same extent as chaparral and savanna.

In Which of the Following Terrestrial Biome Pairs Are Both