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ecology
ecosystems
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Grassland | Grasslands are generally open and continuous, fairly flat areas of grass. They are often located between temperate forests at high latitudes and deserts at subtropical latitudes |
| Rainforest | The tropical rainforest is a hot, moist biome where it rains all year long. It is known for its dense canopies of vegetation that form three different layers. The top layer or canopy contains giant trees that grow to heights of 75 m |
| Forest | A forest is a complex ecological system in which trees are the dominant life-form. A forest is nature's most efficient ecosystem, with a high rate of photosynthesis affecting both plant and animal systems in a series of complex organic relationships. |
| River | A river is a large, natural stream of flowing water. Rivers are found on every continent and on nearly every kind of land. Some flow all year round. Others flow seasonally or during wet years. A river may span much of a continent or many kilometers. |
| Pond | A pond is a small, still, land-based body of water formed by pooling inside a depression, either naturally or artificially. |
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