17. Which of the following type of ecosystem is expected in an area where evaporation exceeds precipitation, and mean annual rainfall is below 100mm.
17. Which of the following type of ecosystem is expected in an area where evaporation exceeds precipitation, and mean annual rainfall is below 100mm.

(a) Grassland

(b) Shrubby forest

(c) Desert

(d) Mangrove

Correct option – ( d )

Explanation – mangrove ecosystem is expected in an area where

evaporation exceeds precipitation, and mean annual rainfall is below

100mm

Hence correct answer is – mangrove