https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z en-us 2020-09-18 12:32:13 UTC 2025-11-23 21:55:22 UTC hello@padlet.com ethanpowell3 https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/758406774 Grassland biomes are areas that are continuously dominated and covered by various grass species. They are a large land area with enough rainfall to support grass growth but not enough to sustain trees and other shrubbery . Grassland biomes are found all over the world except in Antarctica. There are 3 types of grasslands that are Savannas, temperate grasslands and steppes. Each of these are defined by their rainfall, location, temperature and other defining characteristics.]]> 2020-09-18 12:33:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/758406774 ethanpowell3 https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/758409203 The average temperature in the grasslands are -20 C (-4 F) to 30 C (86 F). Most precipitation falls in July, with an average of 89mm (3.5 in). This biome experiences long, hot summers depending on the latitude.]]> 2020-09-18 12:34:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/758409203 ethanpowell3 https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/758417486 The climatograph shows the precipitation and temperature of the grassland biome throughout the year. The precipitation and temperature are highest in the summer months.]]> 2020-09-18 12:36:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/758417486 ethanpowell3 https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/758438630 North of the Tropic of Cancer is where most grasslands occur, specifically at 23.5 degrees north in latitude. The altitude of the grassland is 850m above sea level but can vary depending on where you are. As the latitude increases, the sun shines more on that location which makes the climate warm year round.]]> 2020-09-18 12:43:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/758438630 ethanpowell3 https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/758491050 "Grasslands vary widely in topography, with some in areas of high elevation and some in areas in very low elevation. They also generally occur in very hilly, uneven landscapes. Temperate grasslands are usually more flat and occur in areas of mid-to-low elevation." (Sciencing.com-grassland).]]> 2020-09-18 12:59:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/758491050 ethanpowell3 https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/763813793 some plants and animals found in the grassland are purple needle-grass, blue grama, raison bush, zebras, lions, cheetahs, etc. Some species of plants will depend on which grassland you are in. The same thing applies for the animals.]]> 2020-09-21 12:25:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/763813793 ethanpowell3 https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/766549621  "Fragmentation is an important form of regeneration for purple needle-grass; it is an adaptation that allows recovery from defoliation by high-intensity, short-duration grazing and/or fire."]]> 2020-09-22 01:49:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/766549621 ethanpowell3 https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/766553347  "One adaptation is this plant's dense root system. Since it is very windy in the grassland habitat, the roots of the Blue Grama Grass are strong enough to hold in the soil from the ground. This helps to prevent soil from blowing away from heavy winds."]]> 2020-09-22 01:50:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/766553347 ethanpowell3 https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/766559902 "These adaptations let the rabbit have a greater field of vision, which helps in spotting food as well as predators."]]> 2020-09-22 01:53:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/766559902 ethanpowell3 https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/766563161 "They have characteristic, distinct bills adapted for reaching fruits and probing into tree cavities."]]> 2020-09-22 01:54:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/766563161 ethanpowell3 https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/766569123 Continued global warming could turn current marginal grasslands into deserts as rainfall patterns change. Development of urban areas is increasingly cutting into the grassland habitat.]]> 2020-09-22 01:56:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/766569123 ethanpowell3 https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/766637028 Grassland biomes are areas that are continuously dominated and covered by various grass species. They are a large land area with enough rainfall to support grass growth but not enough to sustain trees and other shrubbery . Grassland biomes are found all over the world except in Antarctica. There are 3 types of grasslands that are Savannas, temperate grasslands and steppes. Each of these are defined by their rainfall, location, temperature and other defining characteristics.]]> 2020-09-22 02:22:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/766637028 ethanpowell3 https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/766638637 The average temperature in the grasslands are -20 C (-4 F) to 30 C (86 F). Most precipitation falls in July, with an average of 89mm (3.5 in). This biome experiences long, hot summers depending on the latitude.]]> 2020-09-22 02:23:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/766638637 ethanpowell3 https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/766640945 The climatograph shows the precipitation and temperature of the grassland biome throughout the year. The precipitation and temperature are highest in the summer months.

]]> 2020-09-22 02:24:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/766640945 ethanpowell3 https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/766648221 The latitude of the grassland is 49.1215. The altitude of the grassland can range from 3,100 to 3,700 feet (940m to 1,130m).]]> 2020-09-22 02:26:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/766648221 ethanpowell3 https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/766659003 "Grasslands vary widely in topography, with some in areas of high elevation and some in areas of very low elevation. They also generally occur in very hilly, uneven landscapes. Temperate grasslands are usually more flat and occur in areas of mid-to-low elevation." ]]> 2020-09-22 02:31:29 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/766659003 ethanpowell3 https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/766674621 Some plants found in the grassland are purple needle-grass, blue grama, and raisin bush. Grassland animals include zebras, gazelles, antelopes, cheetahs and lions.]]> 2020-09-22 02:38:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/766674621 ethanpowell3 https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/766684296 "Purple needle grass are well adapted to droughty soils, little sunlight, and extreme heat."]]> 2020-09-22 02:42:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/766684296 ethanpowell3 https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/766688134 " One adaptation is this plant's dense root system. Since it is very windy in the grassland habitat, the roots of the Blue Grama Grass are strong enough to hold in the soil from the ground. This helps to prevent soil from blowing away from heavy winds."]]> 2020-09-22 02:43:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/766688134 ethanpowell3 https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/766691384 "These adaptations let the rabbit have a greater field of vision, which helps in spotting food as well as predators. They also have strong legs that are made for running."]]> 2020-09-22 02:45:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/766691384 ethanpowell3 https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/766698159 "They have characteristic, distinct bills adapted for reaching fruits and probing into tree cavities."]]> 2020-09-22 02:48:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/766698159 ethanpowell3 https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/766700918 Continued global warming could turn current marginal grasslands into deserts as rainfall patterns change. Development of urban areas is increasingly cutting into grassland habitat.]]> 2020-09-22 02:49:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ethanpowell3/eoefhz29yz6zsp6z/wish/766700918