Types of Ecosystem

Forest ecosystems are areas where ______ are the main form of plant life.

• trees

• flowers

• grasses

• mosses

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Tundra ecosystems are cold, windy areas with little rain. It’s where only the toughest plants and animals can survive. Which of the following is NOT an example of a tundra ecosystem?

• Arctic Tundra

• Alpine Tundra

• Antarctic Tundra

• Tropical Rainforest

Desert ecosystems are known for being very dry and often hot. But some deserts can be cold too. ______ is considered the largest desert in the world with only 200 mm (8 inches) of precipitation per year.

• Antarctica

• Sahara

• Savanna

• forest

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These ecosystems are home to a wide variety of plants, fish, and other wildlife. Example of these ecosystems are lakes, rivers, ponds and streams.

• saltwater

• freshwater

• polluted water

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This is home to a huge variety of life, including tiny plankton, colorful fish, and large whale. What is this type of ecosystem.

• freshwater

• wetland

• ocean

• tide pool

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Grassland ecosystems are vast open spaces where the main type of vegetation is ______.

• cactus

• trees

• grass

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These ecosystems are important because they provide homes for many species. They also help clean our air and are sources of food and medicine.

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Which of the following is a flat, dry area covered by grass?

• Desert

• Grassland

• Tundra

• Coniferous Forest

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Which habitat is very dry, has very little plant life, and is too hot to support many animals?

• Stream
• Forest
• Desert
• Polar Region

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Which biome consists of lakes, rivers, and streams and only includes 3% of the Earth’s water?

• Marine open ocean

• Marine coastal

• Tundra

• Freshwater