Savanna Ecosystem Characteristics and Facts

What is a savanna primarily characterized by?

• Dense forests and cold temperatures

• Large open areas covered in grasses and shrubs with few trees

• Vast deserts with extreme heat and no vegetation

• Coastal regions with abundant rainfall

Where is the largest savanna on Earth located?

• South America

• Australia

• Central and Southern Africa

• North America

How does the amount of water in a savanna change throughout the year?

• It remains consistently high all year

• It remains consistently low all year

• It varies, with lots of rain in the wet season and little to no rain in the dry season

• It only rains during the summer months

What do herbivores in the African savanna primarily eat?

• Other animals

• Insects

• Plants

• Fish