Types of Ecosystems & Biodiversity

Which of the following ecosystems is characterized by freezing temperatures, little rainfall, and is devoid of plants?

• Forest

• Grassland

• Tundra

• Desert

Which ecosystem receives more rainfall than deserts but less than forests, supporting a variety of herbivorous and grazing mammals?

• Grassland

• Tundra

• Savanna

• Desert

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Which aquatic ecosystem occupies the smallest area on Earth's surface but has high levels of dissolved oxygen in swiftly moving water bodies?

• Marine

• Freshwater

• Lentic

• Loti

What type of ecosystem is characterized by its atmosphere and diverse plant and animal life, including deciduous and coniferous trees?

• Desert

• Forest

• Savanna

• Grassland

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Which ecosystem, found in regions like the Arctic and mountain summits, spends most of the year covered in snow?

• Tundra

• Mountain

• Desert

• Grassland

Which type of biodiversity refers to the variety of inherited features within a species?

• Genetic diversity

• Species richness

• Ecological resilience

• Habitat diversity

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What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by marine ecosystems?

• 17%

• 30%

• 50%

• 70%

What type of ecosystem is characterized by its excessive heat, intense sunlight, and lack of water, supporting plants like cacti?

• Tundra

• Grassland

• Desert

• Forest

Which of the following ecosystems supports a vast array of plants and animals and has types like tropical, temperate, and boreal?

• Grassland

• Tundra

• Forest

• Mountain
  

What does species richness measure in an ecosystem?

• The variety of inherited features within a species

• The number of species per unit of ground area

• The capacity of an ecosystem to bounce back from disturbances

• The variety of species within a habitat

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