Grasslands of the World
Dry area of land dominated by grasses
Grasslands are also called transitional landsca
Grassland ecosystem lies between the deserts and the forest ecosystems.
Tropical Grasslands
Dry and wet seasons that remain warm all the time
Warm throughout the year
Receive 50 cm to 130 cm rain.
Short plants
African savanna
Tropical Grasslands are:
East Africa- Savanna
Brazil- Campos
Venezuela- Llanos
Temperate Grasslands
Cold winters and warm summers
With 25 cm and 75 cm. of annual rainfall
Shrublands
Temperate Grasslands are:
Argentina- Pampas
America- Prairie
South Africa- Veld
Asia- Steppe
Australia- Down
Grasslands Region
1. Steppe Europe and North Asia
2. Pustaz Hungary
3. Prairies USA
4. Pampas Argentina
5. Veld South Africa
6. Downs Australia
7. Canterbury New Zealand
8. Savannah Africa and Australia
9. Taiga Europe and Asia
Grasslands Major Economic Activity
1.Prairies Wheat Granaries
Extensive Ranching
2.Pustaz Rich black soil
Abundant wheat production
Sugar from Sugar beet [Beta vulgaris, is a plant whose root contains a high concentration of sucrose]
Countries like Hungary, Ukraine, Romania, etc.
3. Pampas Alfalfa: nutrient-rich grass.
Ranching, cattle rearing; Dairy products
Extensive wheat-producing region
Economy depends on wheat and beef export
4. Downs and Sheep and Cattle rearing,
Merino sheep: wool production
Canterbury
5.Veldts Maize farms
Sheep and Cattle rearing
