Grassland

(Usually separated into **temperate grassland** and **savanna**.)
 * Grassland Biome**



Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temperate_grasslands,_savannas,_and_shrublands http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/grasslands.php


 * Geographic Distribution: || Occurs in all continents (except Antarctica), most frequent in places where mountains rose over a long period of time and resulted in the decline of woodlands and subsequent spread of grasslands. ||
 * Climate: || Temperate, semi-arid to semi-humid. Hot and dry climates are favorable to grasslands. ||
 * Soil Fertility: || Very fertile, rich with nutrients and minerals. ||
 * Typical Plants: || Most common vegetation types are grasses and shrubs. ||
 * Human Impact Issues: || Large areas of grasslands have been used by humans for farm land. In addition, fires started by humans sometimes spread throughout grasslands, destroying much of the vegetation. ||

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