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  • ​One of the world's most important biomes.
  • Grass stretches to the horizon in every direction.
  • ​​Temperate describes the grassland's weather, featuring warm summers and chilly winters.
  • In between tropics and polar regions temperature- wise.
  • Life in temperate grasslands can be hard, and plants, animals, and people have to be tough to survive.
  • Moderate climates, as they are located farther away from the equator
  • Fewer trees than tropical grasslands.
  • Shorter grass ranging from 6-35 inches.
  • Major temperate grasslands include prairies, steppes, pampas, and velds

Temperate Grasslands of the World

Local Names of the Temperate Grasslands

South African Velds

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