1. Biome Research By Shelby Martin http://geography.wi ncoll.ac.uk/pages/P re- U/graphics/ecosyste ms/Steppe.jpg

2.  Location: In North America the grasslands are located in the Southwestern part of the country.  The temperatures vary between a very hot summer and very cold winters.  Soil Type: Deep, rich soil  Precipitation: 20-35 inches per year  Temperature: In the summer the temperature is more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit http://www.esf.e du/efb/hall/efb51 6/web/temp_semi trop_grass/GV072 0.jpg

3.  Plant Species: Purple Needle Grass, Wild Oats, Foxtail, Ryegrass, and Buffalo Grass  Animal Species: Bison, Antelope, Birds, Gophers, Prairie Dogs, Coyotes, and Insects http://www.roebuckc lasses.com/105/image s/physical/biome/pra irie.jpg

4.  The plants have underground stems and buds making them not easily destroyed by fire.  The growth point for the plants is very close to the ground.  The animals have long legs helping them escape predators.

5.  The buds and deep roots of the plants help keep the soil in place.  The animals on the prairie run along on the land trampling the plants.

6.  Biodiversity is the variety of living things. It can also be studied. Most people recognize it by species. It also includes full ranges of species that live in an area.

7.  It helps ecosystems adjust to disturbances, such as a flood or fire.  It helps species adjust to changes that may happen in the environment.  Biodiversity makes life on earth possible!