Post on 23-Feb-2016
description
The Steppe
• The steppe is a flat area characterised by its abundant plains without trees and with short green grass
• Steppes are a middle step between deserts and forests
• It est prairie
Introduction
Artic Circle
Tropic of Cancer
Equator
Tropic of Capricorn
Antartic Circle
Climatic Zones
Location
Climatic Conditions
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Steppe Types
38ºC32ºC27ºC21ºC15ºC10ºC 4ºC-1ºC-6ºC-12ºC-17ºC-23ºC-29ºC
63Cm3
50 Cm3
38 Cm3
25 Cm3
13 Cm3
0 Cm3
4.6ºC45.212 Cm3
Climograph of the Steppe
Continental Steppe•It is the most common type of steppe
•It is mainly composed of yellowish-green grass with 40-50cm tall
•It is very abundant in places with lots of rainstorms and with constant and strong winds
•It is found in continental areas
Subtropical Steppe•It has very short green grass with 4-5cm tall and some small bushes
•It is common in the dry and temperate areas with mediterranean climate
•This type of grass just needs a small amount of water to survive and still green so there is just a short wet period
Shrub Steppe•It is composed of small bushes of several types
•It is a abundant in very dry inland places usually near to deserts
•Massive extensions of low land
•Habitat of many small animals
Alpine Steppe•It has medium-height grass
•This type of steppe is always located in high latitude places, near high and snowy montains or glaciars
• It has freezing temperatures all year long
Fauna
Corsac Fox
Mongolian Gerbil
Saiga Antelope
Northern Lynx
Saker Falcon
Sage-Grouse
Wild Horses
Wild Donkeys
Prairie Dog
Rabbit
Aesculapian Snake
Polecats
Wild Camels
BISONS
Waller’sGazelle
FLORA
Fringed Sagebrush
MILK VETCH
Sweet Vernal
Rhubarb
Tumbleweed
In conclusion, the steppe seems to be a biome in which life has not adapted to survive. However, it is one of the most inhabited biomes in the world and houses animals of every specie and type.
Conclusion
Thanks to: •Blueplanetbiomes.org
•Wikipedia.com
•NationalGeographic.com
•www.jsu.edu/climographs
Bibliography
THE ENDBy:
Rubén Mazo Jiménez&
Óscar Peral Roche