Select the desert ecosystem.
This ecosystem has:
a small amount of rain
dry, thin soil
many different types of organisms This ecosystem has:
land that is covered with water during most of the year
soil that is rich in nutrients
other water ecosystems nearby
Hint: Deserts are dry year-round.
An ecosystem is formed when living and nonliving things interact in an environment. There are many types of ecosystems. Here are some ways in which ecosystems can differ from each other:
the pattern of weather, or climate
the type of soil or water
the organisms that live there
A desert is a type of ecosystem. It has a small amount of rain, dry, thin soil, and many different types of organisms.
Choice 1 is a desert ecosystem. It is dry and is home to many different types of organisms.
Choice 2 is a wetland ecosystem. It is covered with water for most of the year. Wetlands also have soil that is rich in nutrients.