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The name for a grassy plain is a prairie or steppe.

The dry grassland of Africa is known as a savanna.

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What is a A vast plain or an extensive treeless plain that is usually dry and grass covered is called a?

A vast plain or extensive treeless plain that is usually dry and grass-covered is called a "steppe." Steppes are characterized by their grassland ecosystems and are often found in regions with a continental climate, experiencing limited rainfall. They serve as important habitats for various wildlife and are commonly used for grazing livestock.


Is temperate grassland the same as grassland?

NO!!! Because you can have Tropical Grassland. Temperate Grassland is the Prairies, of North American, of the Steppes of Russia. Tropical Gassland are the Savannah's of Africa, and Brazil. Being grassland they are characterised by being treeless. However, the temperate grassland has warm summers and cold winters, and comparitivelt little rain. Tropical grassland is characterised by hot wet summers (rainy season) and warm/moderate dry winters.


A treeless shallow area usually covered with water is called a?

Wetlands are treeless shallow areas usually covered with water. They are transitionally between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. They are among the most biologically productive natural ecosystems in the world.


What is the distance from Grassland to Edmonton?

The distance from Grassland to Edmonton is approximately 210 kilometers. The driving time is usually around 2.5 to 3 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions.


Do animals in the grassland hibernate?

Animals in the grassland usually do not hibernate because the environment provides food and shelter all year round. However, some grassland animals, like ground squirrels, may hibernate during the winter in burrows to conserve energy and survive the harsh conditions.

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What is a dry grassland that usually surrounds a desert?

A savanna is a transition grassland between a desert and another biome.


Is temperate grassland the same as grassland?

NO!!! Because you can have Tropical Grassland. Temperate Grassland is the Prairies, of North American, of the Steppes of Russia. Tropical Gassland are the Savannah's of Africa, and Brazil. Being grassland they are characterised by being treeless. However, the temperate grassland has warm summers and cold winters, and comparitivelt little rain. Tropical grassland is characterised by hot wet summers (rainy season) and warm/moderate dry winters.


Do grassland birds eat insects?

They usually snack on trees in the grassland


A treeless shallow area usually covered with water is called a?

Wetlands are treeless shallow areas usually covered with water. They are transitionally between terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. They are among the most biologically productive natural ecosystems in the world.


Is the Savannah Desert an ecosystem?

No, since the 'Savannah Desert' does not exist. The Savanna is an entirely different biome. It is a semi-arid grassland which receives more rainfall than a desert and is usually a transition zone between a desert and another biome such as a grassland or a forest.


Would brown on a map usually mean a grassland or a desert?

Brown usually means desert.


What would brown on a map usually mean grassland or desert?

Brown usually means desert.


What is the distance from Grassland to Edmonton?

The distance from Grassland to Edmonton is approximately 210 kilometers. The driving time is usually around 2.5 to 3 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions.


Why does green on a map usually mean grassland?

It doesn't mean grassland. Green on a topographic map means there is enough cover to hide a tank. It was developed in one of the world wars I think.


Do deer live in grassland?

No. You can find a deer in a meadow or a forest, but usually not in the grasslands.


What is winter like in grasslands?

Grassland in winter is usually dry and cold but on rare occasions wet.


What are African grasslands?

A place in Africa where it is really grassy. and they are usually called Savanna Grassland or Tropical Savanna!