Grassland and Steppe Biome Katie Hagen & Terry Thibodeaux

Steppe is the Russian word for “grassy plain” What is Steppe? Steppe is the Russian word for “grassy plain”

North and South America Africa Europe Central Asia Steppe is found in: North and South America Africa Europe Central Asia

Characteristics of Steppe Dry and Cold Mostly animal population, very small human population Found primarily in Southeastern Europe and Asia. Climate change varies 10 years of good rain 10 years of drought

Temperate Grassland Moderate climates Located farther from the equator Growing season for plants is 120-300 days Cover 25%-30% of the Earth’s surface 1600 different identified species of insects

FIRE Very important in grassland survival Grass regrows because of adaptation to the dry environment, and deep root system Eliminates the competition from trees and other shrubs for nutrients

Climate Summer is hot and wet Winter is cold Rainfall Gradient: Decrease from the Eastern Border of the U.S. to the foothills along the Rocky Mountains Similar Gradient occurs in parts of Europe

Small Grassland Animals Moles Shrews Gophers Ground squirrels

Intermediate Sized Animals Opossum Fox Coyote Badger Skunk Rabbit Prairie Dog

Larger Mammals Mule Deer Pronghorn Bison White-tailed Deer

Temperate Soil Very deep 3ft are neutral to basic pH High amounts of organic matter Highly fertile Have to be rich in minerals because rainfall is inadequate

This Concludes our Presentation Any questions, comments or concerns please write to: The Grassland Biome Enthusiast 500 Steppe Street N. E. Siberia, North Dakota 11401 Thank You all for your attention and support.

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