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

Answer 1

D. Desert

Step-by-step explanation:

The northern part of China is dominated by dry climate. Because the climate is very dry, the landscape is dominated by deserts, with the Gobi desert being the largest one. Unlike the stereotypical desert, the deserts in this part of China are not sandy, but mostly rocky, and apart from being hot and dry, they are also very cold and dry in the winter period, thus classifying them in the cold deserts type. In fact, the Gobi desert is the northernmost desert in the world.