Question

Distinguish between tropical and temperate grasslands.

Answer

The differences between tropical and temperate grasslands are as follows-

Tropical Grasslands

  • Tropical grass lands Located between the equatorial forests and hot desert in both the hemisphere.
  • These grass land receives about 100cm rain fall.
  • The grasses of these regions are very rough, thick and tall.

Temperate Grasslands

  • Temperate Grasslands located in the temperate zone in the interior part of the continents.
  • These grass lands receive about 25 to 75 cm rain fall. They receive snow fall also.
  • The grasses of these regions are short and soft.