Paper 2 · November 2017 · Desert animal and plant adaptation, ecosystem components and desertification
A photograph shows open grassland with vultures on the ground and in flight, a few grazing animals, and scattered trees on the skyline. What type of ecosystem is shown?
Model answer
savanna
Also accepted: savannah, savanna grassland, savannah grassland, tropical grassland
Explanation
Open grassland with scattered trees, grazing animals and scavengers is characteristic of the savanna (tropical grassland) ecosystem.
Derived from ZIMSEC Geography 2248/2 Paper 2, November 2017, Q3