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Grassland

Grassland. “The Bread Basket of the World” Found on every continent. Grassland. Grasslands are known by many names. U.S.A. – Prairie or Plains Asia – Steppe South America – Pampas Africa –Veldt or Savanna Australia - Savanna. Grassland Wet seasons followed by a season of drought

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Grassland

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  1. Grassland “The Bread Basket of the World” Found on every continent.

  2. Grassland • Grasslands are known by many names. • U.S.A. – Prairie or Plains • Asia – Steppe • South America – Pampas • Africa –Veldt or Savanna • Australia - Savanna

  3. Grassland • Wet seasons followed by a season of drought • 50-88 cm (20”-35”) precipitation yearly • Temperature range from -40º-38ºC (-40º-100ºF)

  4. Grassland • The soil is rich and fertile. • The grass has extensive root systems, called sod.

  5. Grassland regions of the world are important farming areas. Cereal and grains grow here. • Examples: • Wheat • Rye • Barley • Corn Plants of the Grassland

  6. Wheat Plants of the Grassland

  7. Rye Plants of the Grassland

  8. Barley Plants of the Grassland

  9. Corn Plants of the Grassland

  10. Animals of the Grassland • The most noticeable animals in grassland ecosystems are usually grazing mammals.

  11. Bison Animals of the American Grassland

  12. Prairie Dog Animals of the American Grassland

  13. Pronghorn Animals of the American Grassland

  14. Coyote Animals of the American Grassland

  15. Gazelle Animals of the African Grassland

  16. Wildebeest Animals of the African Grassland

  17. Lion Animals of the African Grassland

  18. Elephant Animals of the African Grassland

  19. Giraffe Animals of the African Grassland

  20. Kangaroo Animals of the Australian Grassland Australian grassland animals are marsupials

  21. Long Nosed Bandicoot Animals of the Australian Grassland

  22. Wallaby Animals of the Australian Grassland

  23. Wombat Animals of the Australian Grassland

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