1. Temperate grassland
BY: Jacob Smith

2. productivity Net Primary Productivity: 2000
Approximate kilocalories per square meter per day
Rainfall: inches (per year)
Earth's surface: 36%
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3. Major life forms Bison Cheetah Lions Wolves Coyotes Foxes mice Rabbits
 deer
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4. Abiotic limiting factors
Space
 Water
 Nutrients
 Temperature
Climate
fire
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5. Special features of grasslands
Grasslands offer the most opportunities to farmers
Since grassland biomes have rich soil, much of them are used for farming. There is only 2% of the original grassland left in North America.
Tropical grassland biomes are in the Southern Hemisphere while temperate grassland biomes are in the Northern Hemisphere.
Periodic fires, whether they are human induced or occur spontaneously, are very important to the grassland to ensure that invasive plants do not take over.
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6. Plant adaptations
Grasses in temperate grasslands have special roots that allow them to be grazed all the way to the ground
They have long, narrow leaves, extensive roots, soft stems, and can even go dormant to survive their tough environment
They have adapted how they grow and spread their pollen and seeds so that more plants can live in this habitat
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7. Animal adaptations 
 flat-topped teeth and digestive systems especially adapted to feed on grasses
Many prairie animals have front legs and paws that allow them to burrow into the ground, where they are protected from predators.
The grouping of herds is one adaptation for safety
Birds have incredibly keen eyesight with an ability to differentiate colors
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8. locations
Fewest of any other biome
Populated areas 
Offers best soil for crops
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9. Special characteristics and sensitivities
It’s only in the last 30 years that scientists have begun to understand the immense value of temperate grasslands. The habitats are changing quickly, so seeing these vast, open spaces now means experiencing landscapes and wildlife that may soon be threatened by population growth.

10. citations
“Net Primary Productivity.” Temperate Grasslands, temperategrasslandsbiomes.weebly.com/net-primary-productivity.html.
“What Kinds of Animals Live in Temperate Grasslands?” USA Today, Gannett Satellite Information Network, traveltips.usatoday.com/kinds-animals-live- temperate-grasslands html.
“Grassland Biome Facts.” Math,
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