Question

the chart lists information about a terrestrial ecosystem.

• rainfall is limited and varies among seasons.
• average temperatures vary greatly from day to night.
• the fertile soil supports the growth of tall grasses.
• sunlight is abundant throughout the day.

based on the chart, which organisms most likely belong in the biotic community of the ecosystem?
alligators, egrets, turtles
crabs, shrimp, water birds
monkeys, panthers, snakes
prairie dogs, grasshoppers, bison

Explanation:

The description indicates a terrestrial ecosystem with limited rainfall, large day - night temperature variation, fertile soil for tall grasses, and abundant sunlight. This suggests a grassland ecosystem. Prairie dogs, grasshoppers, and bison are typical grassland organisms. Alligators, egrets, turtles are more associated with wetland ecosystems. Crabs, shrimp, water birds are associated with aquatic ecosystems. Monkeys, panthers, snakes are more common in forest ecosystems.

Answer:

prairie dogs, grasshoppers, bison