1. Temperate Grassland

2. Temperate Grassland Characteristics
Semi-dry area
Summers are warm, winters are cold
Moderate rainfall: Enough to support grasses, but not enough to support forests (estimated cm a year)

3. Temperate Grassland Characteristics
Found in the middle latitudes, in the interiors of continents (often between deserts and forests)
Some grasslands have rolling hills (prairies)
There can be long periods of drought which can cause wildfires

4. Temperate Grassland Plant Life
Many species of grasses and wildflowers
Soil is thin and too dry for trees
Wildfires and drought keep smaller shrubs and trees from growing

5. Temperate Grassland Plant Life

6. Temperate Grassland Animal Life
Many grazing and roaming animals since there is an abundance of grass (Bison, Wild Horses)
Seed-eating rodents, Rabbits, Prairie Dogs
Predators such as wolves

7. Temperate Grassland Animal Life
Bison
Wolves
Prairie Dog
Wild Horses