Welcome to the Grassland

By

Aidan & Jordan

Biome DefinitionA biome is a global biotic community that is like a grassland or desert that has plant life and prevailing climate.

Great PlainsPampa of ArgentinaField of Southern AfricaParts of HungaryNortheastern ChinaUSSRSiberiaSerengeti plains of Africa South AfricaAfrica

Locations

Wet, dry, and windy Temperature range

0o during winter Above 90o in summer

Precipitation9” to 24” annually

Climate

SunflowersFoxtailBlazing starsBuffalo grassWild oatsBlazing star’s roots can go down 3.5 meters to absorb moisture during dry periods.

Plants

SunflowerFoxtail

Blazing Stars

Buffalo grass

Wild oats

ZebrasGiraffesPrairie dogsCrows Rattle snakes Giraffes have long necks to reach in tall trees to eat leaves.

AnimalsZebra

Giraffe

Prairie dog

Rattle snake

Crow

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Buffalo grass.8 October 2013<http://www.jeinc.com/Websites/jeinc/Images/bisonturf.jpg>Wild oats.8 October 2013<http://spiraeaherbs.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/wildoat.jpg> Zebra.8 October 2013 <http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/60/Equus_quagga.jpg> Giraffe.8 October 2013 <http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9f/Giraffe_standing.jpg> Prairie dog.8 October 2013<http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/83/Prairie.dog.600pix.jpg> Rattle snake.8 October 2013<http://www.staroftexasvet.com/sites/site-2869/images/rattlesnake.jpg> American crow.10 October 2013 <http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/PHOTO/LARGE/american_crow_8.jpg> Grassland.10 October 2013<http://www.wallcoo.net/nature/sz194-Grassland-and-Sky/wallpapers/1440x900/green-grassland-under-sky-photo-010.jpg>

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