grassland “the bread basket of the world” found on every continent
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Grassland“The Bread Basket of the World”
Found on every continent.
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GrasslandGrasslands are known by many names.
U.S.A. – Prairie or Plains
•Asia – Steppe
•South America – Pampas
•Africa –Veldt or Savanna
•Australia - Savanna
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Grassland
• Wet seasons followed by a season of drought
• 50-88 cm (20”-35”)
precipitation yearly
• Temperature range from -40º-38ºC
(-40º-100ºF)
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Grassland
• The soil is rich and fertile.
• The grass has extensive root systems, called sod.
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Plants of the Grassland
Grassland regions of the world are important farming areas. Cereal and grains grow here.
Examples:
•Wheat
•Rye
•Barley
•Corn
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Plants of the Grassland
•Wheat
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Plants of the Grassland
•Rye
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Plants of the Grassland
•Barley
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Plants of the Grassland
•Corn
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Animals of the Grassland
The most noticeable animals in grassland ecosystems are usually grazing mammals.
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Animals of the American Grassland
•Bison
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Animals of the American Grassland
•Prairie Dog
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Animals of the American Grassland
•Pronghorn
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Animals of the American Grassland
•Coyote
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Animals of the African Grassland
•Gazelle
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Animals of the African Grassland
•Wildebeest
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Animals of the African Grassland
•Lion
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Animals of the African Grassland
•Elephant
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Animals of the African Grassland
•Giraffe
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Animals of the Australian Grassland
Australian grassland animals are marsupials•Kangaroo
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Animals of the Australian Grassland
•Long Nosed Bandicoot
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Animals of the Australian Grassland
•Wallaby
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Animals of the Australian Grassland
•Wombat