1. Grassland Biome Research By Shelby Martin http://geography.wincoll.ac.uk/pages/Pre-U/graphics/ecosystems/Steppe.jpg

2. GrasslandGeography & Climate • 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.edu/efb/hall/efb516/web/temp_semitrop_grass/GV0720.jpg

3. GrasslandBiodiversity • 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.roebuckclasses.com/105/images/physical/biome/prairie.jpg

4. GrasslandAdaptations Needed for Survival • 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. GrasslandInteractions of Biotic and Abiotic • 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. What is Biodiversity? • 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. How does biodiversity contribute to the sustainability of an ecosystem? • 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!