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Rainfall is generally less in temperate grasslands drought usually plays less of a roll effecting biodiversity Rain usually falls in temperate grasslands in the late spring and early summer. There is an average of 20 – 35 inches of rainfall a year. The amount of rainfall however determines the height of grasses in the grassland. For north America, this rainfall gradient helps to divide the temperate grasslands into tall grass prairies (in wetter areas) and short grass steppes(in dryer habitats).

Precipitation in the temperate grasslands usually occurs in the late spring and early summer. The annual average is about 50.8 to 88.9 cm (20-35 inches).

Location (A)

benkingofgeeks — 2013-04-10 13:31:44 UTC

Grasslands exist on every continent except for Antarctica, usually found in the interior portions. This includes the prairies of the Great Plains of North America, the pampas of South America, the veldt of South Africa, the steppes of Central Eurasia, and surrounding the deserts in Australia.

Temperature (Z)

benkingofgeeks — 2013-04-10 13:31:48 UTC

The temperate grasslands have a temperate continental climate. They have warm, humid summers with an average of 18 C, and cool, dry winters with an average of 10 C.

http://library.thinkquest.org/26634/grass/temperate.htm

The range of temperatures is vary great throughout the year. Summer temperatures can be over 38 C (100 F). Winter temperatures can be as low as -40 C (-40 F).

http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/grasslands.php#temp

http://www.marietta.edu/~biol/biomes/grass.htm

Soil (B)

benkingofgeeks — 2013-04-10 13:32:04 UTC

The soil of the temperate grasslands is deep and dark. The upper layers are the most fertile because of the buildup of many layers of dead branching stems and roots. This organic mater on the surface and in the dead roots provide a great degree of nourishment for the living plants.

Vegetation (Z)

benkingofgeeks — 2013-04-10 13:32:16 UTC

The vegetation in temperate grasslands are short and have massive, deep root systems. These roots allow the grasses to remain firmly rooted in the ground to reduce erosion/ conserve water. The grasses have have been able to adapt to cold temperatures, drought, and occasional fires. The low to moderate precipitation makes it hard for tall grasses to grow here. The vegetation is taller in warmer areas that have more rain, but shorter in areas with little rain. Examples of vegetation are buffalo grass, cacti, sagebrush, perennial grasses, sunflowers, clovers, and wild indigos.

http://biology.about.com/od/landbiomes/a/aa042106a.htm

Animals (A)

benkingofgeeks — 2013-04-10 13:32:25 UTC

cheetahs and lions hunt prey in temperate grasslands

Animals that live in temperate grasslands must adjust to dry terrain in which just 10 to 30 inches of rain falls per year

Predators- In North America, wolves, coyotes and foxes hunt for mice, rabbits and deer. Small Mammals- Include mice and jack rabbits. Grazers- North America supplied millions of buffalo, but now they are nearly extinct.

Interesting Facts (Z)

benkingofgeeks — 2013-04-10 13:33:24 UTC

Temperate grasslands usually exist between deserts and forests as a transitional biome. Grasslands are further broken down into two groups, including prairie and steppes.

http://traveltips.usatoday.com/interesting-temperate-grassland-61857.html

Grasslands are located on all of the continents except for Antactica. If they had any more rain, they'd become a forest, and if they had any less, they's become a desert. Grasslands are burned to keep trees and bushes from taking over/ expand grasslands.

http://fun.yukozimo.com/facts-about-grassland/

Temperature (Z)

benkingofgeeks — 2013-04-11 13:11:17 UTC

http://uschs-apes.wikispaces.com/Grassland

Soil (B)

benkingofgeeks — 2013-04-11 13:23:21 UTC

16aochs1 — 2013-04-11 13:38:37 UTC

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2013-04-15 20:01:54 UTC

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http://www.hamiltonnature.org/habitats/grasslands/grass_animals.htm

Other Information

2013-04-15 20:46:29 UTC

Grasslands really can't survive constant grazing, and occasional fires because the grass grow on top of the ground so the stems can't regrow. Also, the soil is very fertile so it is often used for farmlands, and this is another reason why the grass cannot grow back.

2013-04-16 13:19:25 UTC