This document summarizes different types of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Terrestrial ecosystems include forests, grasslands, and deserts. Forests are classified as Atlantic or Mediterranean based on climate. Grasslands are located in mountainous humid areas. Deserts and steppes are found in dry, extreme climate regions. Aquatic ecosystems can be marine or freshwater. Marine ecosystems include sandy beaches, rocky shores, and open sea, and are classified based on their salinity. Freshwater ecosystems include rivers and lagoons. The document also discusses threats to these ecosystems and ways governments protect the environment.

1. SCIENCE
5TH GRADE

2. TERRESTRIAL
ECOSYSTEMS
Terrestrial ecosystems are located on land and are
surrounded by air.
There are different types:
 Forests
 Atlantic Forests
 Mediterranean Forests
 Mountain Grasslands
 Deserts And Steppes

3. FORESTS

4. FORESTS
 There are a lot of trees.
 They are provide shelter and food for animals.
 There are two types of forests:
 ATLANTIC FORESTS. The weather is humid and summers are cool.
 MEDITERRANEAN FORESTS. The weather is dry and summers are
warm.

5. MOUNTAIN GRASSLANDS

6. MOUNTAIN GRASSLANDS
 The climate is humid and winters are cold.
 Butterflies, grasshoppers, ladybirds and deer are examples of
animals that live there.
 Plants are HERBACEOUS. They are soft and flexible like grasses,
clovers and wildflowers.
 These areas can be used as pastures.

7. DESERTS AND STEPPES

8. DESERTS AND STEPPES
They are found in very dry regions with extreme temperatures.
There are herbaceous plants like grasses and shrubs.
Hares, mice, snakes, camel and lizards are examples of animals
that live there.

9. AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS
 Aquatic ecosystems are located in water environments.
 There are two types of ecosystem depending on salinity.
 Marine ecosystems /Saltwater ecosystems
 Sandy beach
 Rocky shores
 Open sea
 Freshwater ecosystems
 Rivers
 Lagoons

10.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kL-9TB4qAho
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1X-WpfUvm4

11. MARINE ECOSYSTEMS/
SALTWATER ECOSYSTEMS

12. MARINE ECOSYSTEMS/
SALTWATER ECOSYSTEMS
 Saltwater ecosystems have high salinity.
 Water is in constant movement for the waves and currents.
 SANDY BEACHES. There are affected by tides and waves. (Seagulls, oystercatchers...)
 ROCKY SHORES. Shallow areas with sunlight where algae grow. (starfish, octopus...)
 OPEN SEA. The deep sea far from the coast. ( jellyfish, sardines, tunes, sharks,
whales...)

13. FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEM

14. FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEM
 Water in freshwater ecosystem has very low salinity.
River Lagoon

15. Extreme – Mediterranean – deserts – dry – rocky
shores – low – grasslands – rivers – terrestrial –
freshwater – high – sandy beaches – humid – cool

16.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZ9jsQadfoU

17.  Pollution

18.  DEFORESTATION

19.  DESERTIFICATION

20.  Endangered species

21.  National and local governments have an obligation to protect the
environment.

22.  People can all look after the environment every day.

23.  Natural and local governments can protect some natural areas by declaring them
Natural Reserves or National Parks.
 Natural areas include reserves, parks and marine areas.
 Biosphere reserves are a good example between human activity and nature.

24. NATIONAL PARKS IN SPAIN