Question

select the hot desert ecosystem.
this ecosystem has:

• a small amount of rain or snow
• dry, thin soil
• long, cold winters

this ecosystem has:

• a small amount of rain
• dry, thin soil
• many different types of organisms

this ecosystem has:

• hot summers and cool winters
• a medium amount of rain
• soil that is rich in nutrients

Explanation:

A hot desert ecosystem is defined by very low rainfall, dry/thin soil, and while biodiversity is adapted, the key distinguishing traits are aridity, sparse precipitation, and poor soil. The first option has cold winters (characteristic of a cold desert), the third has medium rain and nutrient-rich soil (not a desert). The second option matches hot desert traits: low rain, dry thin soil, and adapted organisms.

Answer:

The second ecosystem (with the image of a barren, sunlit desert landscape) described as:

• a small amount of rain
• dry, thin soil
• many different types of organisms