Exploring Grassland Biomes: Grasslands Around the World

The video discusses the global distribution of grasslands, highlighting that every continent except Antarctica has them. It explains the characteristics of North American grasslands, known as plains or prairies, which are temperate with hot summers and cold winters. The video also covers temperate grasslands in Europe and Asia, and tropical grasslands in South America, Africa, Asia, and Australia. It describes savannas as a type of tropical grassland found in Africa, characterized by warm temperatures and long dry seasons, and home to diverse wildlife.

Which continent does not have any grasslands?

• Australia

• Antarctica

• Europe

• Africa

What are North American grasslands commonly referred to as?

• Steppes

• Plains or prairies

• Savannas

• Tundras

Where can temperate grasslands be found outside of North America?

• South America

• Central Europe and Asia

• Australia

• Southern Asia

In which regions are tropical grasslands located?

• Antarctica and Asia

• Europe and Africa

• North America and Europe

• South America, Africa, Southern Asia, and Australia

What is a characteristic feature of African savannas?

• Snowy landscapes

• Heavy rainfall throughout the year

• Two long dry seasons

• Cold winters