Terrestrial Ecosystem

Which of the following is NOT a terrestrial ecosystem?

• desert

• deciduous forest

• estuary

• grassland

An ecosystem that is found on land.

• terrestrial ecosystems

• grassland

• tropical rainforest

• deciduous forest

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

A terrestrial ecosystem in which many trees lose their leaves each year; it has four seasons.

• biodiversity

• canopy

• tundra

• deciduous forest

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

A sandy or rocky terrestrial ecosystem with little precipitation or plant life.

• biomes

• tundra

• biodiversity

• desert

Which two ecosystems are terrestrial?

• ponds and lakes

• forests and estuaries

• oceans and grasslands

• forests and grasslands

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

Both forests and grasslands are

•   aquatic ecosystems.

•   made up mostly of trees.

•   terrestrial ecosystems.

•   always in cold places.

What is the ecosystem for land?

• Aquatic

• Tundra

• Terrestrial

• Northern

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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

• estuary

• grassland

• deciduous forest

• tropical rainforest

What does the term "terrestrial" mean?

• Water-based ecosystem

• Land-based ecosystem