Grasslands Flashcards
where is a tropical grassland located?
within 5-30 degrees n/s of equator
what countries hold tropical grasslands?
central africa
mexico
brazilian highlands
what’s the temperature like in tropical grasslands?
high all year
when does the long dry season start in tropical grasslands?
October
FLORA in tropical grasslands
pompass grass which grows quickly
baobab trees which have become drought and fire resistant
FAUNA in a tropical grasslands
diversity of hooves animals
herbivores like antelopes and gazelles
big cats lions
where are temperature grasslands located?
40-60 degrees n/s equator
what’s the temp like in temperate grasslands
warm and humid
amount of rainfall in tropical grasslands?
250-750mm
what helps maintain grasslands?
wildfires
FLORA in temperate grassland
doesn’t grow as quick or tall as tropical
buffalo grass
oak trees evenly across land
FAUNA in a temperate grassland
good habitat for burrowing animals liek rabbits
home to kangaroos and bison
carnivores - coyotes and wolves
