climate and the grasslands a biome presentation by lori epperson and debbie hanninen
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Climate and the Grasslands
A biome presentation by Lori Epperson and Debbie
Hanninen
Characteristics of Our Biome
• Rolling grassland, dotted with trees
• Two seasons: dry (winter) and wet (summer)
• Transition zone• Covers 25-30% of
the Earth’s surface
Locations of Our Biome
ClimateSemiarid Grassland Cycle
Monsoon climate
• Winter winds bring dry season– up to 7 months– Average temp: 65
degrees F– fires
• Summer winds bring wet season– 20 - 50 inches of rain– Average temp: 80+
degrees F
Grass
(primary producer)
7,494 tons
Grazers
(primary consumers)
61 tons
Lion
(secondary consumer) 450
pounds
Grasses & Adaptations
• Soil• C-4 grasses• Seeds & Pollen• Plant structure• Growth Habits• Mulch• Microorganisms
Importance of Fires
• Removes competition
• Clears away mulch build-up
The End!
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