In which of the following terrestrial biome pairs are both biomes 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 the chaparral and savanna biomes depend upon periodic burning. In the chaparral, fires occur about every 30 years and are necessary for the regeneration of shrubs and trees. In the savanna, fires occur naturally every 1-2 years and maintain the open grassland by suppressing woody plant growth.

In Which of the Following Terrestrial Biome Pairs Are Both