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Grasslands

Kayleb Garner

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Grassland

Limited annual rainfall.

The dry climate throughout the year.

Lack of nutrients in the soil.

Grasslands are prone to drought and uncertain precipitation.

Frequent fire due to semi-arid climate and flash lighting.

Poor vegetation growth dominated by grasses.

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Plant Life

  • grasses, long and short.
  • sunflowers.
  • goldenrod.
  • clover.
  • wildflowers.
  • cottonwood trees.

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Animal Life

  • Lions
  • Prairie Dogs
  • Coyote
  • Emu
  • Swift Fox
  • Skink

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Threats to the Grasslands

Grasslands are threatened by habitat loss, which can be caused by human actions, such as unsustainable agricultural practices, overgrazing, and crop clearing.

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