Grasslands are characterized as large areas of low, rolling hills of grasses, flowers, and herbs, with few or no trees.
Temperate grasslands get between 10 and 30 inches of rain per year, while tropical and sub-tropical grasslands can get as much as 60 inches.
In temperate grasslands, the temperature varies more between summer and winter than in other types of grasslands. Summer temperatures can be as high as 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and winters can be as cold as -40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Grasslands are found in the central United States, and are normally found in latitudes close to the equator, with a few exceptions, such as an area in southern South America.
Temperate grasslands have layers of dark, nutrient rich soil from many generations of old, dead grass. There is not enough rainfall to support many trees, and the grazing of herbivores along with seasonal droughts further prevent them. Trees are most commonly found near rivers, creeks, and other constant water sources.
Animals include mammals such as wildebeest, bison, deer, earthworms, horses, coyotes, etc.
The dominant flora is grass and small shrubs/herbs.
Temperate grasslands get between 10 and 30 inches of rain per year, while tropical and sub-tropical grasslands can get as much as 60 inches.
In temperate grasslands, the temperature varies more between summer and winter than in other types of grasslands. Summer temperatures can be as high as 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and winters can be as cold as -40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Grasslands are found in the central United States, and are normally found in latitudes close to the equator, with a few exceptions, such as an area in southern South America.
Temperate grasslands have layers of dark, nutrient rich soil from many generations of old, dead grass. There is not enough rainfall to support many trees, and the grazing of herbivores along with seasonal droughts further prevent them. Trees are most commonly found near rivers, creeks, and other constant water sources.
Animals include mammals such as wildebeest, bison, deer, earthworms, horses, coyotes, etc.
The dominant flora is grass and small shrubs/herbs.