Steppe Flashcards
1
Q
What is the geography of Steppe?
A
- Deep in continental interiors, far from moisture sources
- adjacent to deserts, a little more rain than desert
- many in rain shadows of high mountain ranges
2
Q
What is the geography of mid-latitude (cold) steppe?
A
Relatively simple landscapes: short grass, sparsely settled, mostly wide open spaces!
3
Q
What is the biome like in steppe?
A
short grass, grazers, and predators
4
Q
What kind of animals like in Steppes?
A
Grazers (llamas, alpacas), rodents (ground hogs, prairie dogs), predators (red fox, coyote)
5
Q
What is the most important land use in Steppe climate?
A
grazing/ pasture is major land use….better fit here than in desert. Grasslands are adapted to grazing
6
Q
What crops are grown in steppes?
A
Grains grown in moisture areas, and hay (grass) for livestock.
7
Q
What does desert vegetation do in deserts?
A
It helps stabilize sand and prevent dune migration
8
Q
What does low latitude mean?
A
low seasonality
