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

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