Temperate Grasslands and Savanna Biomes

Biomes

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Quick Question???

What is the GAS necessary for Human Respiration?

A) Carbon Dioxide

B)Light

C)Oxygen

D) Plants

2) Grasslands and Savannas

Grasslands and Savannas are in temperate and tropical regions, but they get less rain than tropical and temperate rain forests. Grasslands are too dry for trees, but they can still support a variey of grasses and smaller plants. Many animals of the grasslands and savannas are grazers; such as bison and prairie dogs.

grasslands/savannas

A temperate grassland has cold winters and hot/dry summers. American prairies are one kind of grassland with a mild climate. During hot/dry summers, the grasses may burn, giving the prairies rich soil that is good for farming. Prairie life includes wildflowers, worms, insects, spiders, mice, prairie dogs, and snakes.

What is a Savannas?

A Savanna is like a grassland, but it has a few trees. Africa has a large savanna called the Serengeti. Giraffes, zebras, and elephants live in the savanna.