(par 4.2.3.2.4) Grasslands (taken from World Biomes)
(par 4.4.1.2.2.4) Grasslands (taken from World Biomes) http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/world_biomes.htm What is a Biome? A biome is a large geographical area of distinctive plant and animal groups, which are adapted to that particular environment. The climate and geography of a region determines what type of biome can exist in that region. Major biomes include deserts, forests, grasslands, […]
(par 4.2.3.2.4) Grassland Ecosystem Food Chain in Africa
by Lisa Miller, Demand Media http://everydaylife.globalpost.com/grassland-ecosystem-food-chain-africa-38411.html Africa’s grassland, or savanna, ecosystem is an open, grass-covered land with small, interspersed trees. Its diverse species play specific and important roles. Food chains trace the transfer of energy from one organism to another in an ecosystem. They are simple and linear, whereas food webs include all of the […]
(par 4.2.3.2.4) Tropical Grasslands Ecosystem
https://wildtracks.wordpress.com/world-ecosystems/grassland-ecosystems/tropical-grasslands-ecosystem/ Tropical Grasslands are found in Central Africa, Australia, Brazil and India, with an average rainfall from 51 to 127 cm annually. Tropical grasslands are also known as savanna or veldt, are found close to the equator and are hot all year round, with distinctive dry and wet seasons. Rain is generally concentrated in 6-8 […]