Many of the Greek islands
       The dryness of some of
depend on agriculture.
         the Greek islands limits plant growth,

Some of the 
                   but plants with long enough 
crops that are raised
         roots help to reach underground water can

include olives, figs,

almonds, tobacco,

 vegetables,

citrus fruit, grapes 

and grain.  Sheep, 

cattle, hogs, bees 

and goats are 

also raised on farms
 
on some of the islands. 
 

roots help to reach underground water can
       grow all year.   Others live only a season.  Most of the flowers bloom
      only in spring or fall.


       Some of the island animals are jackals, wild goats and porcupines.
   There are water birds such as pelicans and storks.  The islands have
        many different kinds of reptiles and a large variety of fish.