18 Questions
Where do one-half to two-thirds of all species of terrestrial plants and insects live?
Tropical forests
Which type of forest is known for looking brown and dormant in the dry season but bursting into vivid green during rainy months?
Tropical Seasonal Forests
Which ecosystem type usually receives between 25 and 75 cm of rain per year?
Grasslands
Where do you find extensive grasslands with occasional patches of trees and receive between 50-150 cm of rain per year?
Savannas
In which type of ecosystem do desert plants and animals display adaptations to survive long droughts and extreme conditions?
Desert
Which ecosystem is particularly vulnerable to overgrazing by livestock according to the text?
Desert
What is the role of mangrove forests in ecosystems?
Act as critical nurseries for commercial species
Which term refers to the bottom layer of a freshwater lake?
Hypolimnion
What distinguishes swamps from marshes in wetland ecosystems?
Absence of trees
Which term describes areas of saturated ground with deep layers of accumulated vegetation?
Bogs
What is the vertical zone characterized by a warmer upper layer mixed by wind in a freshwater lake?
Epilimnion
Which type of wetland is mainly fed by groundwater and has mineral-rich water?
Fen
What is the main factor that distinguishes temperate grasslands from forests?
Abundance of grasses and flowering herbaceous plants
Which feature of temperate shrublands contributes to the formation of dense thickets?
Shrubs with small, leathery, sclerophyllous leaves
What is a major factor in plant succession in temperate shrublands?
Periodic fires burning fiercely
Which animals are typically found in areas like the California chaparral landscape?
Jackrabbits, kangaroo rats, mule deer
In which type of forest do trees lose their leaves in winter at mid latitudes?
Temperate forests
What type of forests exist in regions where rainfall is plentiful throughout the world?
Broadleaf forests
Explore the significance of mangrove forests in stabilizing shorelines and providing a habitat for various commercial species. Learn about the vertical zones in freshwater lakes and the different organisms that inhabit them.
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