quiz 10

tropical rain forest

broadleaf forest near the equator

savanna

african grassland with trees

estuary

partly enclosed by land; where freshwater and sea water mix

tundra

low-growing plants at high latitudes or elevations

boreal forest

high-latitude forest where conifers dominate

endemic species

evolved in one region and remains there

ozone

good up high, bad nearby

deforestation

tree loss alters rainfall patterns and is difficult to reverse

biological magnification

results in the highest pollution level at the top trophic level

desertification

caused by poor agricultural practices such as overgrazing