Land Biomes
This biome is known for having four seasons and trees that lose their leaves in fall.
Temperate Deciduous Forest
These ecosystems include ponds, rivers, and lakes.
Freshwater Ecosystems
Forests provide this gas essential for human survival.
Oxygen
This biome covers much of northern Canada and Russia and is dominated by coniferous trees.
Taiga (Boreal Forest)
This area where rivers meet the ocean is rich in nutrients and supports diverse life.
Estuary
Ecosystems like wetlands help humans by filtering _____.
Water
This biome has little rainfall, extreme temperatures, and plants like cacti.
Desert
The area between high and low tide, regularly exposed to air and waves.
Intertidal zones
Pollination of crops by bees is an example of this type of ecosystem service.
Supporting or Provisioning Service
This grass-covered biome has few trees and supports large herds of grazing animals.
Savanna or Grassland
The largest marine ecosystem covering most of Earth’s surface.
Open Ocean
The enjoyment people get from hiking, birdwatching, or camping represents this type of ecosystem service.
Cultural Service
This biome, found near the equator, has the greatest biodiversity on Earth.
Tropical Rainforest
Warm, shallow ocean habitats built by coral organisms; often called the “rainforests of the sea.”
Coral reef
The ability of ecosystems to regulate climate and reduce flooding is known as this service type.
Regulating Service