Question

match each habitat to the primary way water supports life there.
a. allows for high biodiversity and lush plant growth.
b. provides a vast ecosystem for marine life.
c. seasonal melting supports brief periods of plant growth.
d. infrequent rain supports specially adapted organisms.
desert
rainforest
ocean
tundra
a b c d

Explanation:

• Desert: Deserts have infrequent rain, so organisms there are specially adapted. Match with D.
• Rainforest: Rainforests have high rainfall, allowing high biodiversity and lush plant growth. Match with A.
• Ocean: Oceans are vast water bodies, providing a large ecosystem for marine life. Match with B.
• Tundra: Tundras have seasonal melting (of permafrost/snow) that supports brief plant growth periods. Match with C.

Answer:

Desert: D. Infrequent rain supports specially adapted organisms.
Rainforest: A. Allows for high biodiversity and lush plant growth.
Ocean: B. Provides a vast ecosystem for marine life.
Tundra: C. Seasonal melting supports brief periods of plant growth.