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Climate and the Grasslands

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.

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Climate and the Grasslands

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  1. Climate and the Grasslands A biome presentation by Lori Epperson and Debbie Hanninen

  2. 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

  3. Locations of Our Biome

  4. 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

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

  6. Grasses & Adaptations • Soil • C-4 grasses • Seeds & Pollen • Plant structure • Growth Habits • Mulch • Microorganisms

  7. Importance of Fires • Removes competition • Clears away mulch build-up

  8. The End!

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