Temperate Grasslands

By: Alyssa Koepke

Temperate Grasslands

Temperate Grasslands: large, rolling terrains of grasses, flowers,

and herbs

Where is this Biome Located?

Temperate Grasslands are located in South America, South Africa, Europe, Asia, and North

America.

Climate Diagram

This is a climate diagram showing the temperature and precipitation levels for a

temperate grassland region in India.

Physical Characteristics

• Deep and Dark• Fertile Upper LayersSoil:

• Summer=over 100 degrees Fahrenheit • Winter= as low as -40 degrees FahrenheitTemperature:

• Occurs in late spring and early summer• Usually 20-35 inchesPrecipitation:

Plant Life

The major plant life in Temperate Grasslands includes:

• Buffalo Grass

• Sunflower• Crazy Weed • Asters • Blazing Stars• Coneflowers• Goldenrods• Clover• Wild Indigos

Animals

Some examples of animals located in temperate grasslands

are:

• Coyotes• Eagles• Bobcats• Gray Wolves• Wild Turkeys• Fly Catches • Canadian Geese• Crickets• Dung Beetles• Bison• Prairie Chickens

Interesting Information:

There is a large temperate grassland that stretches from Ukraine to Siberia.

The length of the growing season is determined by temperature instead of the

rainy season.

Fire is helpful in temperate grasslands because it helps preserve biodiversity and

keeps trees from overtaking grasses.

Sources

www.blueplanetbiomes.org/grasslands.htm

www.thewildclassroom.com/biomes/grasslands.html