EPA ecoregions of North America

Target entity: EPA ecoregions of North America
Context triple: [EPA Level III ecoregions of the United States, partOf, EPA ecoregions of North America]

• A. EPA Level III ecoregions of the United States
  EPA Level III ecoregions of the United States are a nationwide ecological classification system that divides the country into distinct regions based on shared environmental characteristics such as climate, vegetation, geology, and land use.
• B. WWF ecoregion classification
  The WWF ecoregion classification is a global biogeographic system developed by the World Wide Fund for Nature that divides the world into distinct ecological regions based on shared species, habitats, and environmental conditions.
• C. The Ecology of North America
  The Ecology of North America is a foundational ecological monograph that systematically surveys and analyzes the major plant and animal communities across the North American continent.
• D. Apache Highlands ecoregion
  The Apache Highlands ecoregion is a biologically rich transition zone of semi-arid mountains and grasslands spanning parts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, known for its high biodiversity and mix of temperate and subtropical species.
• E. North American terrestrial ecosystems
  North American terrestrial ecosystems encompass the continent’s diverse land-based habitats—from tundra and boreal forests to grasslands and deserts—supporting a wide range of plant and animal communities shaped by varied climates and geologic histories.
• F. None of above. chosen
• G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.

Target entity: EPA ecoregions of North America
Target entity description: EPA ecoregions of North America are a continent-wide ecological classification system that divides North America into distinct regions based on shared environmental characteristics such as climate, landforms, vegetation, and soils.

• A. EPA Level III ecoregions of the United States
  EPA Level III ecoregions of the United States are a nationwide ecological classification system that divides the country into distinct regions based on shared environmental characteristics such as climate, vegetation, geology, and land use.
• B. WWF ecoregion classification
  The WWF ecoregion classification is a global biogeographic system developed by the World Wide Fund for Nature that divides the world into distinct ecological regions based on shared species, habitats, and environmental conditions.
• C. The Ecology of North America
  The Ecology of North America is a foundational ecological monograph that systematically surveys and analyzes the major plant and animal communities across the North American continent.
• D. Apache Highlands ecoregion
  The Apache Highlands ecoregion is a biologically rich transition zone of semi-arid mountains and grasslands spanning parts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, known for its high biodiversity and mix of temperate and subtropical species.
• E. North American terrestrial ecosystems
  North American terrestrial ecosystems encompass the continent’s diverse land-based habitats—from tundra and boreal forests to grasslands and deserts—supporting a wide range of plant and animal communities shaped by varied climates and geologic histories.
• F. None of above. chosen