Types of ecosystems

Deciduous forest

• rich soil

• hardwood trees

• North America, australia, and eastern asia

• high organic content 

• 70cm-250 cm

Tropical forest 

• poor quality soil

• 200-400cm 

• Tall trees

• vines

• high biodiversity

• hot and humid climate

• located near the equator

Grasslands

• 10-60cm

• dominated by grasses

• few trees and shrubs

• found in regions with moderate rainfall

• supports large herbivores

coniferous forest

• acidic, nutrient-poor soil

• needle-bearing trees

• northern regions such as Canada and Russia

• less biodiversity than deciduous forests

• adapted to cold climates

• characterized by evergreen trees

• typically found in subarctic and mountainous areas

• 20-60 cm

• significant temperature variations

Tundra

• characterized by permafrost

• low temperatures

• limited vegetation like mosses and lichens

• short growing seasons

• found in polar regions and at high altitudes

• soil is permafrost

chaparrel

• characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters

• dominated by drought-resistant shrubs

• found in Mediterranean climates

• supports diverse plant and animal species

• prone to wildfires.

deserts

• characterized by arid conditions

• low precipitation

• sparse vegetation such as cacti and succulents

• can be hot or cold deserts

• extreme temperature variations between day and night

temperate forests

• characterized by distinct seasons

• - abundant rainfall -

• dominated by deciduous trees -

• supports diverse wildlife -

• primarily found in mid-latitude regions.

Savana

• characterized by grasslands with scattered trees -

• warm temperatures year-round -

• seasonal rainfall -

• supports large herbivores and diverse fauna -

• found in tropical and subtropical regions.