Which of the following is not a savanna?
What characteristics does the serval have that make it well-suited to life on the savanna?
Servals have long legs that help them move through tall grass and pounce on prey. Their large ears help them hear small animals hidden in the grass, and their spotted coats provide camouflage.
How do wildfires help maintain savannas and grasslands?
Wildfires prevent trees and shrubs from taking over, which helps keep savannas and grasslands open. They also return nutrients to the soil and encourage new grass growth.
Compare and contrast savannas and grasslands.
Savannas and grasslands are both open ecosystems dominated by grasses, and both are shaped by fire, grazing, and limited water. Savannas are usually tropical, with wet and dry seasons and scattered trees. Temperate grasslands generally have fewer trees and larger seasonal temperature changes.
Which of the following organisms is not found in savannas?
Which of the following plant adaptations aids grassland plants to recover from fires?
Why are burrowing animals and ground-dwelling birds common in grasslands?
Burrowing animals and ground-dwelling birds are common in grasslands because there are very few trees in which birds and animals can take shelter. Burrowing also affords animals some protection from the fires and high temperatures that are common in grasslands during the dry season.
How have savanna plants adapted to long periods of drought?
Savanna plants have adapted to the long periods of drought in a variety of ways. Some savanna plants have the ability to store water. Other plants have long roots which allow them to reach the water table.
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