1. Grassland
“The Bread Basket of the World”
Found on every continent.

2. Grassland Grasslands are known by many names.
U.S.A. – Prairie or Plains
Asia – Steppe
South America – Pampas
Africa –Veldt or Savanna
Australia - Savanna

3. Grassland Wet seasons followed by a season of drought 50-88 cm
(20”-35”) precipitation yearly
Temperature range from -40º-38ºC
(-40º-100ºF)

4. Grassland The soil is rich and fertile.
The grass has extensive root systems, called sod.

5. Plants of the Grassland
Grassland regions of the world are important farming areas. Cereal and grains grow here.
Examples:
Wheat
Rye
Barley
Corn

6. Plants of the Grassland
Wheat

7. Plants of the Grassland
Rye

8. Plants of the Grassland
Barley

9. Plants of the Grassland
Corn

10. Animals of the Grassland
The most noticeable animals in grassland ecosystems are usually grazing mammals.

11. Animals of the American Grassland
Bison

12. Animals of the American Grassland
Prairie Dog

13. Animals of the American Grassland
Pronghorn

14. Animals of the American Grassland
Coyote

15. Animals of the African Grassland
Gazelle

16. Animals of the African Grassland
Wildebeest

17. Animals of the African Grassland
Lion

18. Animals of the African Grassland
Elephant

19. Animals of the African Grassland
Giraffe

20. Kangaroo Animals of the Australian Grassland
Australian grassland animals are marsupials
Kangaroo

21. Animals of the Australian Grassland
Long Nosed Bandicoot

22. Animals of the Australian Grassland
Wallaby

23. Animals of the Australian Grassland
Wombat