Temperate Grasslands By: Alyssa Koepke

Temperate Grasslands Temperate Grasslands: large, rolling terrains of grasses, flowers, and herbs

Where is this Biome Located? Temperate Grasslands are located in South America, South Africa, Europe, Asia, and North America.

Climate Diagram This is a climate diagram showing the temperature and precipitation levels for a temperate grassland region in India.

Physical Characteristics Deep and Dark Fertile Upper Layers Soil: Summer=over 100 degrees Fahrenheit Winter= as low as -40 degrees Fahrenheit Temperature: Occurs in late spring and early summer Usually inches Precipitation:

Plant Life The major plant life in Temperate Grasslands includes: Buffalo Grass Sunflower Crazy Weed Asters Blazing Stars Coneflowers Goldenrods Clover Wild Indigos

Animals Some examples of animals located in temperate grasslands are: Coyotes Eagles Bobcats Gray Wolves Wild Turkeys Fly Catches Canadian Geese Crickets Dung Beetles Bison Prairie Chickens

Interesting Information: There is a large temperate grassland that stretches from Ukraine to Siberia. The length of the growing season is determined by temperature instead of the rainy season. Fire is helpful in temperate grasslands because it helps preserve biodiversity and keeps trees from overtaking grasses.

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