1. Grassland and Steppe Biome
Katie Hagen
&
Terry Thibodeaux

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

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

4. 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

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

6. 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

7. 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

8. Small Grassland Animals
Moles
Shrews
Gophers
Ground squirrels

9. Intermediate Sized Animals
Opossum
Fox
Coyote
Badger
Skunk
Rabbit
Prairie Dog

10. Larger Mammals
Mule Deer
Pronghorn
Bison
White-tailed Deer

11. 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

12. 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
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