Relacionar Columnas ISS - Ecosystems - Rayden MeretteVersión en línea Game for ecosystems por Rayden Merette 1 Climate - grassland ecosystem 2 Climate - Freshwater Ecosystems 3 Climate - Desert Ecosystems 4 Climate - Mountain Ecosystems 5 Climate - Tundra Ecosystems 6 Climate - Mangrove Swamps 7 Climate - tropical rainforest 8 Climate - temperate rainforest 9 Climate - Marine Ecosystems 10 Climate - Boreal forest -10°C to 20°C -2°C to 30°C 0°C to 30°C -30°C to 10°C 32°F to 68°F 38°C (a little over 100°F) -40°C (-40°F) - 38°C (100°F). 0°C (32°F) 25°C and 30°C 20°C to 30°C 1 Human impact - Desert Ecosystems 2 Human impact - Mountain Ecosystems 3 Human impact - Tropical Rainforest 4 Human impact - Marine Ecosystems 5 Human impact - Tundra Ecosystems 6 Human impact - Mangrove Swamps 7 Human impact - Boreal Forest 8 Human impact - Temperate Forest 9 Human impact - Grassland Ecosystems 10 Human impact - Freshwater Ecosystems Overgrazing by livestock and unsustainable farming Intensive agriculture and overgrazing Coastal development Water pollution The extraction of fossil fuels Slash-and-burn agriculture Logging for timber and urban expansion Overfishing Tourism Oil and gas exploration and mining 1 Vegetation characteristics-Freshwater Ecosystems 2 Vegetation characteristics-Grassland Ecosystems 3 Vegetation characteristics-Marine Ecosystems 4 Vegetation characteristics-Mountain Ecosystems 5 Vegetation characteristics-Desert Ecosystems 6 Vegetation characteristics-Tundra Ecosystems 7 Vegetation characteristics- temperate forest 8 Vegetation characteristics-Mangrove Swamps 9 Vegetation characteristics-Boreal Forest (Taiga) 10 Vegetation characteristics-Tropical Rainforest Dominated by deciduous trees like oak and maple, with an understory of shrubs and herbs, and seasonal leaf changes. Sparse, drought-resistant vegetation like cacti and succulents, adapted to extreme heat and limited water availability. Dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, with few trees and rich, fertile soils adapted to periodic droughts and fires. Dense, multi-layered vegetation with tall evergreen trees, vines, and epiphytes, thriving in hot, humid conditions with high biodiversity. Coniferous trees such as spruce and pine dominate, with sparse understory vegetation adapted to cold climates. Marine algae, seagrasses, and kelp forests dominate coastal and oceanic areas, supporting diverse aquatic life. Aquatic plants like algae, reeds, and lilies thrive in lakes, rivers, and ponds, adapting to submerged or floating growth. Low-lying mosses, lichens, and shrubs dominate in cold, nutrient-poor environments with short growing seasons. Salt-tolerant mangrove trees with specialized root systems dominate coastal wetlands, providing critical habitats in brackish waters. Vegetation varies with altitude, from forests at lower elevations to alpine meadows and tundra-like conditions at higher elevations. 1 Ecological challenge -Desert Ecosystems 2 Ecological challenge - Tropical Rainforest 3 Ecological challenge -Mountain Ecosystems 4 Ecological challenge -Temperate Forest 5 Ecological challenge -Grassland Ecosystems 6 Ecological challenge -Tundra Ecosystems 7 Ecological challenge -Boreal Forest 8 Ecological challenge -Marine Ecosystems 9 Ecological challenge -Mangrove Swamps 10 Ecological challenge -Freshwater Ecosystems Pollution, invasive species, and over-extraction of water are degrading freshwater habitats and threatening aquatic biodiversity. Warming temperatures and melting permafrost are threatening species adapted to cold environments and causing ecosystem instability in tundras. Climate change, desertification, and water scarcity are exacerbating the vulnerability of desert ecosystems and their plant and animal life. Deforestation and habitat destruction threaten biodiversity and disrupt the carbon cycle in tropical rainforests. Climate change and human activity are altering alpine habitats, causing species to migrate and disrupting high-altitude ecosystems. Overfishing, ocean acidification, and habitat destruction, like coral bleaching, are depleting marine biodiversity and disrupting ecosystems. Climate change and logging are increasing forest fires and disrupting the delicate balance of cold-adapted species in boreal forests. Coastal development, pollution, and climate change are causing the loss of mangrove habitats, threatening biodiversity and coastal protection. Urbanization, logging, and invasive species are reducing habitat quality and altering species composition in temperate forests. Overgrazing, agricultural expansion, and habitat fragmentation are causing loss of biodiversity and soil degradation in grasslands. 1 Animal characteristics-Mangrove Swamps 2 Animal characteristics-Freshwater Ecosystems 3 Animal characteristics-Temperate Forest 4 Animal characteristics-Grassland Ecosystems 5 Animal characteristics-Desert Ecosystems 6 Animal characteristics-Boreal Forest (Taiga) 7 Animal characteristics-Marine Ecosystems 8 Animal characteristics-Tundra Ecosystems 9 Animal characteristics-Mountain Ecosystems 10 Animal characteristics- Tropical Rainforest Animals are adapted to cold, thin air, and rocky terrain. Animals are colorful, arboreal, and adapted to humidity and warmth. Animals are fast, grazers, or burrowers, adapted to open spaces. Animals have thick fur and fat, often migrating or hibernating in winter. Animals have adaptations for saltwater, buoyancy, and deep-sea conditions. Animals conserve water, are nocturnal, or have heat adaptations. Animals tolerate fluctuating salinity and waterlogged environments. Animals adapt to seasonal changes, with hibernation and thicker fur in winter. Animals are adapted to variable water conditions and oxygen levels. Animals have thick fur or fat and often migrate or burrow.