Terrestrial Ecosystems

An ecosystem that is found on land.

• terrestrial ecosystems

• grassland

• tropical rainforest

• deciduous forest

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

The land on Earth is divided into six major large ecosystems called these...

• biomes

• tundra

• desert

• canopy

hot, humid forests with much rainfall

• grassland

• terrestrial ecosystems

• tropical rainforest

• biodiversity

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

The forest biome in which many trees lose their leaves each year; it has four seasons.

• biodiversity

• canopy

• tundra

• deciduous forest

Both forests and grasslands are

•   aquatic ecosystems.

•   made up mostly of trees.

•   terrestrial ecosystems.

•   always in cold places.

Which two ecosystems are terrestrial?

• ponds and lakes

• forests and estuaries

• oceans and grasslands

• forests and grasslands

An environment in which all the organisms live on land. 

• aquatic

• terrestrial

• biome

• biosphere

What is a terrestrial ecosystem? Terrestrial means relating to the earth.

• ecosystem made mostly of land, but can have some water

• ecosystem made up mostly water, but can have some land

Which terrestrial ecosystem has warm, humid conditions and a large variety of plants and animals?

• estuary

• grassland

• deciduous forest

• tropical rainforest

Select ALL of the types of terrestrial ecosystems.

• Swamp

• Grasslands

• Desert

• Rainforest