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.

Explanation:

Tundra has cold - not just dry - conditions with low vegetation like mosses and lichens. Highlands can have diverse climates but not typically characterized just by dryness. Mediterranean has a different set of plant and animal life adapted to wet - dry cycles. Deserts are dry and can support short shrubs and animals like sheep, goats, and gerbils.

Answer:

D. Desert