Individuals and Societies/ Unit : What are the characteristics of natural environments? grasslands/ 9th March 2021/9M
Jannah saif 9M
definition
wildlife
vegetation
adaptation
grasslands are a large open area of country covered with grass, especially one used for grazing
types of Greenlands
plants
animlas
purple needlegrass
buffalo grass
sunflower
asters
wild indigos
coneflower
grizzly bears
elephants
lion
zebra
deer
cheetah
tropical
tepatature
Tropical grasslands include the hot savannas of sub-Saharan Africa and northern Australia
Examples of temperate grasslands include Eurasian steppes, North American prairies, and Argentine pampas
temperature
tropical
Temperate grasslands are places that have grass but Trees and large shrubs are absent. Temperatures vary more from summer to winter, and the amount of rainfall is less in temperate grasslands than in savannas.Temperate grasslands have hot summers and cold winters
Tropical grasslands are also the homes of primates in Africa and Asia, Tropical grasslands comprise a mixture of trees and grasses, the proportion of trees to grass varying directly with the rainfall
They are home to many familiar and fascinating species that live in herds, including zebras and antelopes, and the predators that prey on them, like lions and cheetahs
A few of these adaptations are Some animals, such as bison, have broad, flat-topped teeth and digestive systems especially adapted to feed on grasses, Many prairie animals have front legs and paws that allow them to burrow into the ground, where they are protected from predators
Because grizzlies live in environments that are cold during winter, they are adapted to hibernate Using their long, sharp claws and powerful digging strength, they dig dens for themselves where they nest through the winter
Their big ears and wrinkly skin help them stay cool. They also have tusks made of ivory that can help them eat and protect themselves, they also have long trunks that are used to grab food, suck up water, or throw dirt on their backs
Stripes for camouflage, long and powerful legs for running, and strong teeth adapted to a grassy diet are among the most important adaptations of zebras
The cheetah has fur that is golden yellow to pale orange in color that help them camouflage, Baby cheetah cubs have a mane on their backs, enabling them to blend in with the tall grass
he skin colour of the lion camouflages with the yellow colour of the grass, They have a strong sense of smell which helps them to sense their prey, They have sharp eyesight, They have strong leg muscles which help them to run very fast to catch their prey
Their strong leg muscles help them to run very fast to catch the prey, The yellow skin colour of the deer camouflages with the yellow grass in grassland, They have strong sense of hearing to hear very soft sound, Their legs are long and strong to run speedily
It is well adapted to droughty soils and clay soils and grows well in full sun as well as partial shade, It is tolerant of extreme summer heat and drought conditions as well as serpentine soils, they dont like disturbance once it is established
Buffalo grass has adapted to grassland fires and sometimes grows better after a fire, The actual growing parts of buffalo grass are protected from fire by soil, It sends out new shoots from the roots or bottom of the unburned stolon buds
they have long narrow leaves that don't need as much water, they grow from the bottom and grow close to the ground, They have strong roots
They have an extensive and large root system, which can absorb the tiniest amounts of moisture in the dry soil
Sunflowers have highly developed root and flower system enables this, they don't grow in shaded areas so they would be able to get the sunlight needed
Inhabit in the eastern two thirds inhabit the United States.
This plant contains an adaptation that enables it live in the same place for a decade or more