Grasslands

By Olivia and Kristin

Biome Definition Biomes are large masses of land on Earth’s surface

North America South America Africa Asia Europe Australia

Locations

Changes along with the seasons, there are 4 seasons

FallSummerSpring Winter

Temperature range 40o Fahrenheit to 100o Fahrenheit Precipitation 10-35 in. yearly

Climate

Big bluestemPurple coneflowerBuffalo grassMilk weedStinging nettles

developed stinging hairs for protection

Plants

BisonWolves Swift foxesPrariedogsBlack footed ferrets Prairie Dogs

sharp teeth for eating grass

Animals

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Bibliography 3Wolves in a field. 31 January 2014 <http://cdfgnews.files.wordpress.com/2011 /12/graywolf-by-john-and-karen-hollingsworth-usfws1.jpg>.Tree in grassland. 4 February 2014 <http://ichef.bbci.co.uk/naturelibrary/images /ic/ credit/640x395/t/tr/tropical_and_subtropical_grasslands_savannas_and_shrublands/ tropical_and_subtropical_grasslands_savannas_and_shrublands_1.jpg>.