Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.



This ecosystem is common in central and northern Asia. Flora include mosses, grasslands, and hardwoods. Animals of this ecosystem include Siberian tigers, antelopes, sheep, and snow leopards.

Which of the following ecosystems is described in the paragraph above?

A.
highlands
B.
tropical rainforest
C.
deciduous forest
D.
grasslands

Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
B
C
D

1 answer

The ecosystem described in the passage, which includes mosses, grasslands, hardwoods, and animals like Siberian tigers and snow leopards, is characteristic of a highland or mountainous region rather than the other options. However, since "highlands" is not listed as an option, the best choice, considering the presence of grasslands, would be:

D. grasslands