Climate and the Grasslands

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Climate and the Grasslands
A biome presentation by Lori Epperson and Debbie
Hanninen
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Characteristics of Our Biome

• Rolling grassland, dotted with trees
• Two seasons dry (winter) and wet (summer)
• Transition zone
• Covers 25-30 of the Earths surface

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Locations of Our Biome
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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

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Lion (secondary consumer) 450 pounds
Grazers (primary consumers) 61 tons
Grass (primary producer) 7,494 tons
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Grasses Adaptations

• Soil
• C-4 grasses
• Seeds Pollen
• Plant structure
• Growth Habits
• Mulch
• Microorganisms

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Importance of Fires

• Removes competition
• Clears away mulch build-up

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The End!