Large-scale ecosystems

Which large-scale ecosystem is hot all year (27C-30C) with around 2000mm of rainfall per year?

• Tropical grasslands

• Boreal forests

• Tropical rainforests

• Tundra

Which large-scale ecosystem has drought resistant plants (e.g. plants may have spines and long root networks)

• Hot deserts

• Tundra

• Boreal forests

• Temperate forests

Which large-scale ecosystems are found between 40-60N/S? There is rainfall due to the low pressure zone created between the ferrel and polar cells.

• Hot deserts

• Temperate forests

• Tundra

• Temperate grasslands

How much rainfall do temperate grasslands receive on average?

• 1000mm/year

• 2000mm/year

• <500mm/year

• 700mm/year

How much rainfall occurs in the tundra each year?

• <250mm/year

• 500mm/year

• 1500mm/year

• 2000mm/year

Which latitude are you most likely to find hot deserts?

• 60°N/S

• 40°N/S

• 10°N/S

• 30°N/S

Which large-scale ecosystem is found around the equator?

• Tropical grasslands

• Tropical rainforests

• Temperate grasslands

• Temperate forests

What types of plants are you most likely to find in boreal forests?

• Lichens

• Deciduous trees

• Coniferous trees

• Tall grasses

Which large-scale ecosystem do you find in Europe and the east coast of the USA?

• Tropical forests

• Temperate forests

• Temperate grasslands

• Hot deserts

Which large-scale ecosystem is found in Northern Canada, Alaska and Northern Russia?

• Temperate grasslands

• Tropical grasslands

• Tundra

• Boreal