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Grasslands - Introduction



Grasslands - Introduction
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     challenging words:    seasonal, unbearable, cheetahs, environment, temperate, rhinoceros, ultimate, receive, dominate, savannahs, bison, rainfall, such, grassland, become, include


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1     Grasslands are places where fast-running animals get to challenge themselves by surpassing their own records! Since there are almost no trees in grasslands, animals can run at their top speeds without worrying about bumping into any obstacles. Both cheetahs and ostriches, known for their swiftness, make grasslands their home. Other animals living in grasslands include zebras, giraffes, white rhinoceros, warthogs, grasshoppers, and vultures.
 
2     Like the name suggests, grasses dominate the landscape in grasslands. On average, grasslands receive about 25-50 inches of rainfall a year. If the place received more rain, it would be able to grow trees and become a forest. If the place received less rain, it would be a desert. At least one-fifth of the Earth's .....
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