Where the “Temp” is low, the “Rate” is also low,

and the grass is plentiful

Temperate Grasslands

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Where are the Temperate Grasslands?

Seen in diverse cultures around the world!

Description of the Landscape● Soil is fertile and rich with nutrients● Open and flat plains, plenty of room for

activities!● Trees, shrubs, grasses, beautiful idyllic flora

Climate● Hot summers (up to 100°F,

swimming conditions!)● Disclaimer:Cold winters (as

low as -40°F,winter wonderland!)

● 10-35” of precipitation per yearo late spring-early summero falls as snow during winter months

Seasonal Information

Drastically different weather patterns during different parts of the year. Make sure to plan your trip carefully for what weather suits you the best!

Unique features● 25% of the earth’s land is

grassland● Main source of agricultural

productivity in the United States. Site see in the idyllic farmlands!

● Views as far as the eye can see due to flat land

Plant and Animal Species● Grasses

o Beautiful purple needlegrass, blue grama, buffalo grass, and galleta

● Flowerso asters, blazing stars, coneflowers, goldenrods,

sunflowers, clovers, psoraleas, and wild indigos● Low diversity-high abundance of animals

o bison, pronghorn, pocket gophers, prairie dogs, wolves, coyotes, swift foxes, badgers,meadowlarks, quails, sparrows, hawks and owls

Plant and Animal Adaptations ● Jack Rabbits adapt to the dry, windy conditions by burrowing

underground, good thing we have hotels!● Many flowers can survive into the winter by developing

underground storage organs and thick stem bases, leaving beautiful frozen flower fields

● Lack of shelter: long leg herbivores so they can outrun predators, see the beautiful fauna prance out on the prairy

● Grass adapted to fire, drought, and coldo intricate root systems store nutrients; narrow stem

reduces heat in summer. plant your own flowers and watch them grow!

Tourist Activities● EcoTourism

o National Parkso Sceneryo Animals living in their natural habitat

Deer and foxeso Abundance of wild flowerso Horseback ridingo Bird watching o Photographyo Backpacking

Environmental IssuesDrought and fires: high temperatures in the summers combined with low precipitation create droughts than can lead to fires, making it even more important to visit them now before they all burn to the ground!

Environmental issues cont’dConversion to farming: because of the deep and fertile soil, these lands are continually reduced to farmland in the United States. Come help support maintaining the wildlife!

References

http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/habitats/grassland-profile/ http://kids.nceas.ucsb.edu/biomes/grassland.htmlhttp://www.defenders.org/grasslands/temperate-grasslandshttp://637345932324729809.weebly.com/attractions-tour-packages.html