Wonderful ecosystems: Grasslands

How much of the land on our planet is grasslands?

• 15%

• 25%

• 35%

TRUE or FALSE?

Grasslands are places with few trees.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

FACT: 25% of the Earth is the grassland biome.

Gazelles, kangaroos, and z_____________ are big grassland animals.

TRUE OR FALSE?

Most big grassland animals (like zebras) eat insects.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Noooo... they eat grass! They spend 60-80% of their day eating. Fun Fact: Zebra’s teeth never stop growing, which is a good thing considering all the chewing they do!

TRUE or FALSE?

Prairie dogs are a type of squirrel. (กระรอก)

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Yes! Prairie dogs are a type of squirrel. (กระรอก). They are called prairie dogs because the live in the prairie and bark like a dog!

TRUE or FALSE?

Termites are birds, and they are important decomposers.

• TRUE

• FALSE

When one animal in a h________ starts to run, all the other animals run, too. (ฝูงสัตว์)

When prairie dogs eat tall plants, s__________ can reach the ground and help small plants to grow. (แสงอาทิตย์)

When old termite nests break and rot, n_____________ go back into the soil. (สารอาหาร)

Where are grasslands found? Grasslands are found.....

• between deserts and oceans.

• between deserts and forests.

• between forests and oceans.