Temperate grassland worksheet
Grasses grow from near their base, not from tip, thus are not permanently damaged from
grazing animals or fire. Many grasses take advantage of exposed, windy conditions and are
wind pollinated. Soft stems enable prairie grasses to bend in the wind
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8. Name some temperate grassland plants. (vt. ka õpik lk 64-65)
Rhubarb, sweet vernal, Indian grass, purple coneflower, pampas grass
9. Describe the soil of temperate grassland. (vt. õpik lk 61)
The soil of the temperate grasslands is deep and dark. The upper layers are the most fertile
because of the buildup of many layers of dead branching stems and roots. This organic
mater on the surface and in the dead roots provide a great degree of nourishment for the
living plants.
10. Why are temperate grassland soils very fertile? (vt. õpik lk 61)
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