Question

this ecosystem is common in northern china. this is a dry climate which is home to short shrubs, sheep, goats, and mongolian gerbils. which of the following ecosystems is described in the paragraph above? a. tundra b. highlands c. mediterranean d. desert please select the best answer from the choices provided. a b c d

Explanation:

• Tundra: Cold climate with permafrost, not dry.
• Highlands: Varied, not specifically dry with short shrubs as main description.
• Mediterranean: More about specific seasonal climate (wet winter, dry summer) and different vegetation.
• Desert: Dry climate, home to short shrubs (adapted to low water), and animals like sheep, goats (in some desert - like regions in northern China), Mongolian Gerbils (found in arid areas).

Answer:

D. Desert