Grasslands

Grasslands are one of Earth's _____.

• oceans

• continents

• latitudes

• biomes

Which of these is NOT another word for grassland?

• savanna

• drought

• prairie

• steppe

Where are grasslands usually found on a continent?

• in the interior

• on the east coast

• on the west coast

• around the borders

True or false: Grasslands get a lot of precipitation year-round.

• true

• false

The two main categories of grassland are savanna and _____.

• Antarctic grassland

• tropical grassland

• temperate grassland

• mountain grassland

Which of these best describes savannas?

• hot in the summer, cold in the winter

• cold in the summer, hot in the winter

• warm or hot throughout the year

• cool or cold throughout the year

Where are temperate grasslands found?

• at mid-latitudes

• at tropical latitudes

• near the Arctic Circle

• near the equator

Savanna plants are generally _____.

• tall

• small

• slow-growing

• nonexistent

Why do some savanna plants flower for only part of the year?

• to limit pollination

• to attract animals like antelope and zebras

• to produce a bad-tasting chemical

• to save water and energy

Many savanna animals, like elephants and rhinoceroses, _____ long distances to search for food and water.

• preserve

• evolve

• migrate

• adapt