Distinguish between Tropical and Temprate Grasslands.
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The difference between a Temperate and Tropical grassland is location, soil, vegetation and precipitation. Tropical grasslands are a transition between a desert and a tropical rainforest. Tropical grasslands have more rainfall than temperate grasslands.Tropical rainforests are warm and moist; while temperate rainforests are cool. Only a small percentage of the tropical forests are rainforests. To be a tropical rainforest, forested areas must: Lie between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.
Tropical Grasslands:
They are located in the tropical latitude in the interior of the trade wind belt.
Soil is not very fertile
The grass is around 3m tall and spiky
They are found in Australia and Africa known as Savana Grasslands.
Temperate Grasslands:
They are located in the temperate latitude in the interior of the belt of Westerlies.
Soil is very fertile
The grass are short, soft , juicy.
They are found in America and steps of Asia known as Prairies