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