Types of Ecosystems Flashcards
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Q
What are the main biomes, types of ecosystems
A
Grasslands
Mountains
Deserts
Forest
- Tropical evergreen
- Tropical deciduous
- Temperate deciduous
Marine ecosystesms
2
Q
Explain marine ecosystems
A
They cover around 71% of Earths surface
They contain over 97% of our planets water
2
Q
Explain Aquatic ecosystems
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Consists of:
- Lentic, slow moving or still water (i.e lakes and ponds)
- Lotic, Fast-moving water (i.e. streams and rivers)
- Wetlands, places where the soil is saturated for long times
