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  1. Grassland | Definition, Animals, Plants, Climate, & Facts | Britannica

    Jun 11, 2025 · Grassland, area in which the vegetation is dominated by a nearly continuous cover of grasses. Grasslands occur in environments conducive to the growth of this plant cover but …

  2. Grassland - Wikipedia

    A grassland is an area where the vegetation is dominated by grasses . However, sedge and rush can also be found along with variable proportions of legumes such as clover, and other herbs. …

  3. Grassland: Mission: Biomes - NASA Earth Observatory

    Grasslands are generally open and continuous, fairly flat areas of grass. They are often located between temperate forests at high latitudes and deserts at subtropical latitudes.

  4. Grasslands—facts and information | National Geographic

    Mar 15, 2019 · Grasslands go by many names. In the U.S. Midwest, they're often called prairies. In South America, they're known as pampas. Central Eurasian grasslands are referred to as …

  5. Grasslands & The Grassland Biome: Facts, Plants, Animals, …

    Aug 26, 2020 · The grassland biome is the characteristic community of animals and plants found in the world's grasslands. Grasslands are regions on Earth in which the dominant plants are …

  6. Grassland Biome - Education

    Oct 31, 2023 · The grassland biome is made up of large open areas of grasses. They are maintained by grazing animals and frequent fires. Types of grasslands include savannas and …

  7. Grassland: characteristics, plant and animal life

    A grassland is a biome, that is, a collection of ecosystems characterized by flat terrain covered with grasses and herbaceous plants, with virtually no trees. It features a temperate climate in …

  8. What Are Grasslands? - WorldAtlas

    Jun 6, 2025 · Grasslands are vast areas covered mostly by grass and grass-like plants. They have many different names. In the US they’re called prairies, in Australia, they’re called …

  9. Grassland Biomes – Types, Characteristics and Importance

    Grassland biomes are vast ecosystems dominated by grasses and sparse trees, covering approximately 40% of the Earth’s terrestrial area. These biomes play a critical role in …

  10. Grasslands 101: Everything You Need to Know - EcoWatch

    Apr 24, 2024 · Grasslands — also known as savannas, prairies, steppes and pampas — are ecosystems found in parts of the world that do not get sufficient consistent rainfall to support …

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