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
Climate
Semiarid 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
Lion
(secondary consumer)
450 pounds
Grazers
Grass
(primary producer)
7,494 tons
(primary consumers)
61 tons
Grasses & Adaptations
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Soil
C-4 grasses
Seeds & Pollen
Plant structure
Growth Habits
Mulch
Microorganisms
Importance of Fires
• Removes competition
• Clears away mulch
build-up
The End!