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Savanna/Tropical Rain Forest/Grasslands Study Stack
Question | Answer |
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Tropical Rain Forest | Leafy tall trees from 50 to 80 meters above the forest floor, form a dense covering called a canopy. Climate:28. Plants: Large woody vines, climbing plants, ferns. Animals:Sloths, jaguars, monkeys, toucans, freshwater fishes |
Savanna | Characterized by a cover of grasses, isolated trees, shrubs, and compact soil. Climate: 28. Plants: tall, perennial grasses, and drought tolerant, fire-resistant shrubs. Animals: cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes, elephants, zebras, baboons. |
Grassland | Climate:9. Rich mix of grasses, temperate grasslands, fertile soils. Plants: lush grasses and herbs. Animals: coyotes, badgers, grizzley bears, mule deer. |
Tropical Rain Forest | Biome with more rainfall than any other biome |
Grassland | On every continent EXCEPT Antarctica |
Savanna | Contains the greatest number of grazing animals on Earth |
Tropical Rain Forest | Year round warm temperatures |