Question

1. besides tundra, canadas main ecosystem is

mixed forest.

temperate grassland.

coniferous forest.

desert scrub.

Explanation:

Identify Canada's major biomes

Using the North American Geography knowledge point, we analyze the distribution of ecosystems across Canada's vast landmass. The northernmost region is dominated by tundra, characterized by permafrost and low-growing vegetation.

Analyze the remaining options

South of the tundra lies the subarctic zone, which covers the majority of Canada's territory. This region is dominated by the boreal forest, also known as taiga, which consists primarily of evergreen cone-bearing trees.

Match with the given choices

The boreal forest corresponds directly to the coniferous forest biome. While Canada has areas of mixed forest and temperate grassland, the coniferous forest is by far the largest and most dominant ecosystem besides the tundra.

Answer:

• mixed forest.
• temperate grassland.
• coniferous forest. (Correct answer)
• desert scrub.