Which grassland type has hot summers and cold winters?
Temperate grasslands experience strong seasonality, with warm or hot summers and cold winters. They occur in continental interiors where annual precipitation is generally too low or variable to maintain closed forest but sufficient to support grasses. Examples include prairies, steppes, pampas, and veld. Periodic drought, fire, and grazing suppress tree establishment, while grasses survive through basal meristems and extensive root systems. Much of their biomass lies below ground, helping plants endure winter, drought, and herbivory and contributing to deep, organic-rich soils. Savannas are tr
Ref: Ecology: Concepts and Applications, Molles, 9th Ed., Ch. 2-3
