Ecosystem Types Quiz

What distinguishes a freshwater ecosystem from a marine ecosystem?

• The types of plants found in them

• The temperature of the water

• The salt concentration in the water

• The types of animals found in them

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Which of the following ecosystems is characterized by extremely low temperatures, little precipitation, and permafrost?

• Desert

• Tropical rainforest

• Tundra

• Grassland

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In which ecosystem would you most likely find a wide variety of plant and animal species due to high levels of precipitation and warm temperatures year-round?

• Desert

• Tundra

• Tropical rainforest

• Temperate forest

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Which ecosystem is primarily found in regions with low rainfall and sparse vegetation?

• Tropical rainforest

• Desert

• Tundra

• Temperate forest

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What is a defining characteristic of a grassland ecosystem?

• High levels of precipitation

• Dominance of grasses over large trees

• High salt concentration in water

• Permafrost

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Which ecosystem is best known for supporting a vast diversity of marine life, including various species of fish, corals, and other sea creatures?

• Freshwater lakes

• Deserts

• Coral reefs

• Tundras

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In which type of ecosystem would you find organisms adapted to survive with minimal water?

• Tropical rainforest

• Desert

• Tundra

• Temperate forest

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Marshes, swamps, and bogs are types of ​ (a)  

• freshwater wetlands
• estuaries
• lakes
• ocean zones

What types of organisms are producers?

• autotrophs

• heterotrophs

Which is an example of an ecosystem?

• An area of cold climate and communities of different species

• one elk

• a group of elks living together in the same area

• elks, snow rabbits, and owls living in the same area