Climate
Describe the climate of the grassland savanna
The savanna has a warm to hot climate throughout all seasons
Where is the largest Savanna and how large is it?
The largest Savanna is between latitude 15° North and 30 degrees S and longitude 15 degrees W and 40° West. It is about 5 million square miles and almost covers half the surface of Africa.
How many animals live in the biome grassland?
There are around 80 species of animals and 300 species of birds.
What is the definition of grass?
A non-woody plant containing a hollow stem for strength, bladed leaves for photosynthesis and a flowering bundled seed head for reproduction.
Fun Fact! (No need to answer)
Grasslands are one of only two biomes on our planet to be completely dominated by a single class of plant.
What is the average rainfall in the Steppe grassland?
The average rainfall in the steppe grassland is 10-30 inches per year
Where are the largest areas of Savanna found?
The largest areas of savanna are found in Africa, South America, Australia , India, Myanmar, and Madagascar
List three carnivores in either steppe or savanna grasslands
Badgers, Cheetahs, Lions, coyotes, tigers, Jaguars, hyenas, foxes
What are the three types of grasses in the prairie?
The three types of prairie grasses are short, mixed and long grass prairies
How much of the Earth’s land surface is taken up by grasslands?
Grasslands cover up to 40% of the land surface on the planet.
Describe the climate of the grassland pampas.
The climate in the pampas is humid and warm. The temperature range from 12 to 19 °C throughout the day. In the night the temperate ranges from 1 - 6°C
What are the coordinates of grassland Prarie?
Prairie grasslands are found above 23.5 degrees north latitude and latitude below 23.5 south.
Name some common animals that live in grasslands
Coyotes, Eagles, Bobcats, the Gray Wolf, Wild Turkey, Fly Catcher, Canadian Geese, Crickets, Dung Beetle, Bison, and Prairie Chicken.
Name a few plants that grow in the North American prairie
Buffalo Grass, Sunflower, Crazy Weed, Asters, Blazing Stars, Coneflowers, Goldenrods, Clover, and Wild Indigos.
Out of the Savanna, Steppe, Prairie and Pampas, which grassland is ideal for agriculture?
The North American prairie is ideal for agriculture because the grass roots are capable of reaching water very far down under the surface. Prairie grassland is suitable for growing grains like wheat, rye and oats.
When is the rainfall significant in the Savanna?
Significant rainfall occurs for only a few months each year, about October to March in the Southern Hemisphere and April to September in the Northern Hemisphere
Where and what are the coordinates of grassland Pampas?
Pampas is a grassland in Argentina with coordinates between 34° and 30° south latitude, and 57° and 63° west latitude.
List 5 animals that live in the Steppe and describe how they adapt to the environment.
The animals that live in the Steppe are grazing animals, such as rabbits, mice, antelopes, horse and northern lynx. Steppe animals adapt to the environment by forming herds or burrows. These hiding spots help smaller animals that have little defense from predators.
Most of the Pampas have been cultivated and turned into croplands. Why is this?
Most of the Pampas have been turned into cropland because of its temperate climate and rich, deep soil. This humid ecosystem is one of the richest grazing areas in the world. The rich soil makes it perfect for agriculture.
How does grass survive fires in grasslands?
Grasses are able to withstand fires because they grow from the bottom rather than the top. After being scorched, their stems can regrow. Trees cannot survive in most grasslands because the soil is too thin and dry.
What is the average precipitation for grasslands?
The average precipitation for grasslands is around 500 to 900 millimeters (20 – 35 inches) of rain per year.
Where and what are the coordinates of the grassland Steppe?
The world’s largest steppe region is found in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The coordinates are approximately 40 ° to 60 ° N latitude and from 50 ° to 130 ° E longitude.
List 5 animals in the Pampas and describe how they adapt to the climate
5 animals that live in the Pampas are rheas, guanacos, gray foxes, pampa deer and pampas cats. Guanacos have adapted to the pampas climate by conserving water like a camel and by obtaining moisture from the plants they eat.
How has plants in the prairie adapted to the landscape?
Plants in the prairie have adapted to fires by having their growth points slightly below the surface, and by growing underground storage structures. The soil beneath a prairie is filled with a compact tangle of roots, rhizomes, bulbs and rootstock protecting the plants from the climate.
Why are prairie dogs so crucial for grassland animals?
Prairie dogs are so crucial for grassland animals because they create islands of habitat for approximately 150 other species.