Ecosystems Grasslands

A grassland ecosystem is made up of large, flat areas of land that are covered with

• flowers.

• grass.

• trees.

• water.

As in many grasslands, it is hot in summer and cold in winter.

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Grasslands are found on every continent except

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

• Antarctica

Grasslands animals include

• antelope, rabbits, deer, mice, and prairie dogs.

• frogs, lizards, and snakes.

• dolphins, whales, and fish.

• polar bears and pandas.

In North America, grasslands are called

• savannah.

• pampas.

• prairies.

• steppes.

Grassland are found wherever there is not enough water for most trees to grow, but too much water for a desert to form.

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Many small animals live in an underground

• burrows.

• cave.

• tunnel.

Many large animals escape their predators by

• hiding.

• flying.

• running.

• swimming.

Predators in a grassland include

• alligators and frogs.

• coyotes and foxes.

• zebras and elephants.

• rabbits and scorpions.

This is a grassland.

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