Question

#18.) trees that drop their leaves in the fall are called _____. * 2 points
o deciduous
o coniferous

#19.) true or false: an ecosystem is an interdependent com - nity of * 2 points
plants and animals.
o true
o false

#20.) a _____ climate zone is named for the large body of water from * 2 points
southern europe where it is primarily found. it is known for having
summers that are hot and dry, and winters that are cool and rainy. often
these climates are found along the west coast of a continent.
o mediterranean
o steppe

Explanation:

• #18: Deciduous trees shed their leaves in autumn. Coniferous trees typically have needles and keep them year - round.
• #19: An ecosystem includes not only plants and animals (biotic factors) but also non - living (abiotic) components like soil, water, and air.
• #20: The Mediterranean climate is named after the Mediterranean Sea. It has hot, dry summers and cool, rainy winters. Steppe climates are more characterized by dry grasslands and less by the specific seasonal rainfall pattern described.

Answer:

• #18: deciduous
• #19: False
• #20: Mediterranean