Savannas

Question 1

Savannas

Answer 1

These are grasslands with scattered individual trees and cover almost half the surface of Africa and large areas of Australia, South America, and India.

Question 2

Savannas rainfall

Answer 2

Savannas are found in warm or hot climates with an annual rainfall of 20 to 50 inches (50–130 cm) concentrated in six to eight months, followed by a long drought when fires can occur.

Question 3

Savanna soil

Answer 3

Savanna soil drains quickly and has a thin layer of humus to nourish vegetation.

Question 4

Savanna grasses

Answer 4

Grass and small broad-leafed plants dominate.

Question 5

Savanna Trees and shrubs

Answer 5

Deciduous trees and shrubs are scattered across the open landscape.

Question 6

Savanna fires

Answer 6

Seasonal fires help savannas’ biodiversity during dry and rainy seasons.

Question 7

Savanna animals

Answer 7

Animals include buffaloes, elephants, giraffes, ground squirrels, hyenas, kangaroos, leopards, lions, mice, snakes, termites, and zebras.