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temperate grasslands

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temperate grasslands

A vegetation type, dominated by deep-rooted native grasses, found in areas which have a dry continental climate with a summer drought. Temperate grasslands cover 6% of the Earth's land surface and are found in the USA (prairies), Central Asia (steppe), and South America (pampas)


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