Temperate Grasslands - Overview:
Location: Found in South Africa, Hungary, Argentina, Uruguay, Russia, and the central plains of North America.
Vegetation: Dominated by grasses; trees and large shrubs are mostly absent.
Climate: Hot summers and cold winters; seasonal droughts and occasional fires are common.
Rainfall: Moderate, mostly in late spring and early summer (20–35 inches annually).
Soil: Deep, dark, and very fertile due to the growth and decay of grass roots.
Flora and Fauna:
Some trees like oaks and willows, and various flowers.
Animals include gazelles, zebras, rhinos, wild horses, lions, prairie dogs, hawks, owls, snakes, and insects like grasshoppers.
Types:
Prairies: Tall grasses, more rainfall.
Steppes: Short grasses, less rainfall (10–20 inches annually).
Key Features:
Fertile soil ideal for agriculture.
Maintained by natural fires, droughts, and grazing, which limit tree growth.
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