PowerPoint PresentationWhat is Steppe?Steppe is found in:Characteristics of SteppeSlide 5FIREClimateSmall Grassland AnimalsIntermediate Sized AnimalsLarger MammalsTemperate SoilThis Concludes our PresentationThank You Very MuchGrassland Grassland and Steppe and Steppe BiomeBiome Katie Hagen&Terry ThibodeauxWhat is Steppe?Steppe is the Russian word for “grassy plain”Steppe is found in:North and South AmericaAfrica EuropeCentral AsiaCharacteristics of SteppeDry and ColdMostly animal population, very small human populationFound primarily in Southeastern Europe and Asia.Climate change varies•10 years of good rain 10 years of droughtModerate climatesLocated farther from the equatorGrowing season for plants is 120-300 daysCover 25%-30% of the Earth’s surface1600 different identified species of insectsTemperate GrasslandFIRE Very important in grassland survival Grass regrows because of adaptation to the dry environment, and deep root systemEliminates the competition from trees and other shrubs for nutrientsClimateSummer is hot and wetWinter is coldRainfall Gradient: Decrease from the Eastern Border of the U.S. to the foothills along the Rocky MountainsSimilar Gradient occurs in parts of EuropeSmall Grassland AnimalsMolesShrewsGophersGround squirrelsIntermediate Sized AnimalsOpossumFoxCoyoteBadgerSkunkRabbitPrairie DogLarger Mammals Mule DeerPronghornBisonWhite-tailed DeerTemperate SoilVery deep3ft are neutral to basic pHHigh amounts of organic matterHighly fertileHave to be rich in minerals because rainfall is inadequateThis Concludes our PresentationAny questions, comments or concerns please write to:The Grassland Biome Enthusiast500 Steppe Street N. E.Siberia, North Dakota 11401Thank You all for your attention and support.Thank You Very MuchOkay we love you!Bye