1. Prairie
Sydney H.

2. Landscape + Climate Landscape Climate The land is mostly flat
There are some ponds
There are little hills
Climate
Too dry for trees
It is perfect for grass
The winter is cold and summer is hot

3. Location Some grasslands are in North America
They cover more than one fourth of USA

4. Animals
Fox
Coyotes
Rabbit
Mice
Bison
Ground squirrels
Pocket gophers

5. Adaptations
Lots of animals have front legs and paws to help them burrow into the ground to protect them from predators.
Many animals blend in with the Prairie land.
Some animals, like bison have broad, flat teeth and digestive systems to feed on grass
See?

6. Plants+Adaptations Flowers Tall grasses Short grasses Herbs
Many plant’s growing point is underground so if there is a fire it can regrow.
Prairie grasses have narrow leaves that lose less water to evaporation.
Brightly colored flowers attract pollinators like bees, wasps, and birds.

7. Living+Nonliving things on the Prairie
Rock
Sand
Water
Bones
Trash
Dirt
Living
Flowers
Grass
Herbs
Fish
Bison
squirrels

8. Human impact
Grasslands are disappearing because humans are using the land for farming and urban development.
People are building power plants , cities, schools, roads and permanent homes.