Grassland Steppe Biome Green River Community 草原amp草原生物群系绿河社区.pptVIP

What is Steppe? Steppe is the Russian word for “grassy plain” Steppe is found in: North and South America Africa Europe Central Asia Characteristics of Steppe Dry and Cold Mostly animal population, very small human population Found primarily in Southeastern Europe and Asia. Climate change varies 10 years of good rain 10 years of drought Moderate climates Located farther from the equator Growing season for plants is 120-300 days Cover 25%-30% of the Earth’s surface 1600 different identified species of insects FIRE Very important in grassland survival Grass regrows because of adaptat