Matching Pairs ISS - Ecosystems - Rayden MeretteOnline version Game for ecosystems by Rayden Merette 1 Climate - grassland ecosystem 2 Climate - Mountain Ecosystems 3 Climate - tropical rainforest 4 Climate - Desert Ecosystems 5 Climate - Tundra Ecosystems 6 Climate - Mangrove Swamps 7 Climate - Boreal forest 8 Climate - Freshwater Ecosystems 9 Climate - temperate rainforest 10 Climate - Marine Ecosystems 20°C to 30°C -30°C to 10°C 0°C to 30°C 32°F to 68°F -2°C to 30°C 25°C and 30°C -40°C (-40°F) - 38°C (100°F). 0°C (32°F) 38°C (a little over 100°F) -10°C to 20°C 1 Human impact - Desert Ecosystems 2 Human impact - Temperate Forest 3 Human impact - Grassland Ecosystems 4 Human impact - Boreal Forest 5 Human impact - Marine Ecosystems 6 Human impact - Tropical Rainforest 7 Human impact - Mountain Ecosystems 8 Human impact - Tundra Ecosystems 9 Human impact - Freshwater Ecosystems 10 Human impact - Mangrove Swamps The extraction of fossil fuels Slash-and-burn agriculture Coastal development Overfishing Overgrazing by livestock and unsustainable farming Oil and gas exploration and mining Water pollution Intensive agriculture and overgrazing Tourism Logging for timber and urban expansion 1 Vegetation characteristics-Freshwater Ecosystems 2 Vegetation characteristics-Tropical Rainforest 3 Vegetation characteristics-Desert Ecosystems 4 Vegetation characteristics-Mountain Ecosystems 5 Vegetation characteristics- temperate forest 6 Vegetation characteristics-Boreal Forest (Taiga) 7 Vegetation characteristics-Tundra Ecosystems 8 Vegetation characteristics-Grassland Ecosystems 9 Vegetation characteristics-Marine Ecosystems 10 Vegetation characteristics-Mangrove Swamps Dominated by deciduous trees like oak and maple, with an understory of shrubs and herbs, and seasonal leaf changes. Salt-tolerant mangrove trees with specialized root systems dominate coastal wetlands, providing critical habitats in brackish waters. 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. Marine algae, seagrasses, and kelp forests dominate coastal and oceanic areas, supporting diverse aquatic life. 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. Coniferous trees such as spruce and pine dominate, with sparse understory vegetation adapted to cold climates. Dense, multi-layered vegetation with tall evergreen trees, vines, and epiphytes, thriving in hot, humid conditions with high biodiversity. 1 Ecological challenge -Freshwater Ecosystems 2 Ecological challenge -Desert Ecosystems 3 Ecological challenge - Tropical Rainforest 4 Ecological challenge -Boreal Forest 5 Ecological challenge -Temperate Forest 6 Ecological challenge -Marine Ecosystems 7 Ecological challenge -Grassland Ecosystems 8 Ecological challenge -Mountain Ecosystems 9 Ecological challenge -Mangrove Swamps 10 Ecological challenge -Tundra Ecosystems Climate change and human activity are altering alpine habitats, causing species to migrate and disrupting high-altitude ecosystems. Climate change, desertification, and water scarcity are exacerbating the vulnerability of desert ecosystems and their plant and animal life. Urbanization, logging, and invasive species are reducing habitat quality and altering species composition in temperate forests. 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. Climate change and logging are increasing forest fires and disrupting the delicate balance of cold-adapted species in boreal forests. Overgrazing, agricultural expansion, and habitat fragmentation are causing loss of biodiversity and soil degradation in grasslands. Coastal development, pollution, and climate change are causing the loss of mangrove habitats, threatening biodiversity and coastal protection. Pollution, invasive species, and over-extraction of water are degrading freshwater habitats and threatening aquatic biodiversity. Overfishing, ocean acidification, and habitat destruction, like coral bleaching, are depleting marine biodiversity and disrupting ecosystems. 1 Animal characteristics-Boreal Forest (Taiga) 2 Animal characteristics-Mangrove Swamps 3 Animal characteristics-Mountain Ecosystems 4 Animal characteristics-Desert Ecosystems 5 Animal characteristics-Grassland Ecosystems 6 Animal characteristics-Temperate Forest 7 Animal characteristics-Marine Ecosystems 8 Animal characteristics- Tropical Rainforest 9 Animal characteristics-Tundra Ecosystems 10 Animal characteristics-Freshwater Ecosystems Animals adapt to seasonal changes, with hibernation and thicker fur in winter. Animals are fast, grazers, or burrowers, adapted to open spaces. Animals tolerate fluctuating salinity and waterlogged environments. Animals are colorful, arboreal, and adapted to humidity and warmth. Animals are adapted to cold, thin air, and rocky terrain. Animals have adaptations for saltwater, buoyancy, and deep-sea conditions. Animals have thick fur or fat and often migrate or burrow. Animals are adapted to variable water conditions and oxygen levels. Animals conserve water, are nocturnal, or have heat adaptations. Animals have thick fur and fat, often migrating or hibernating in winter.
