Question

17. Answer the following in 30-40 words.
a) () State the features of a grassland habitat.
(c) Name two animals found in grassland habitats.
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Answer 1

Answer:

a) () State the features of a grassland habitat.

The following are the key characteristics of the grassland habitat:

1. Vegetation structure that is dominated by grasses

2. Semi-arid climate

3. Rainfall and soils insufficient to support significant tree growth

4. Most common at mid-latitudes and near the interiors of continents

5. Grasslands are often exploited for agricultural use

6. Most grasslands experience a dry season and a rainy season.

7.  Grasslands support a variety of animal wildlife  including reptiles, mammals, amphibians, birds and many types of invertebrates.

(c) Name two animals found in grassland habitats.

Some common plant species that occur in grasslands include buffalo grass, asters, coneflowers, clover, goldenrods, and wild indigos.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

a) The following are the key characteristics of the grassland biome:

Vegetation structure that is dominated by grasses.

Semi-arid climate.

Rainfall and soils insufficient to support significant tree growth.

Most common at mid-latitudes and near the interiors of continents.

Grasslands are often exploited for agricultural use.

Explanation

b) Herbivorous mammals include wildebeests, several antelope species, and—where they still survive—rhinoceroses, buffalo, and elephants. Carnivores include various dogs (jackals), cats (cheetahs, lions), hyenas, and mongooses.

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