Grassland Habitat G2 W9

What is a grassland?

• A habitat that is mostly covered with water

• • A habitat with many large trees and little grass

• • A dry habitat that is mostly covered with grass and has few trees

• • A cold habitat with lots of ice and snow

Why are there not many trees in grasslands?

• • Animals in grasslands eat all the trees.

• • The soil in grasslands is too cold for trees to grow.

• • Trees in grasslands are too small to see.

• Grasslands do not get enough rain for many large trees to grow.

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Which of the following animals can be found in an Australian grassland?

• Polar bear

• Emu

• Penguin

• Camel

How does an emu stay safe in a grassland habitat?

• • It swims across rivers.

• • It runs fast to escape predators.

• It flies away from predators.

• • It hides under trees.

What is one main difference between a grassland and a wetland?

• Grasslands are wetter than wetlands.

• • Grasslands have fewer trees and are drier than wetlands.

• • Grasslands have more water animals than wetlands.

• • Grasslands are covered with water most of the time.

What type of climate is typically found in grasslands?

• Cold and snowy

• • Hot and dry

• • Humid and tropical

• • Mild and rainy

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Which of the following plants is commonly found in grasslands?

• Cactus

• Oak tree

• Grass

• Pine tree

How do grasslands contribute to the ecosystem?

• • They provide habitats for many species.

• They store large amounts of water.

• • They are primarily used for urban development.

• • They have no impact on the ecosystem.

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