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-Grasslands are natural,
semi-natural, and cultivated.
-Natural grasslands occupy, or
once occupied, large areas of continental landmasses.
-Temperate natural grasslands
develop in regions characterized by an annual rainfall between
250 and 750 mm, a high rate of evaporation, and seasonal and
annual droughts.
-Tropical grasslands develop in
regions with marked wet and dry seasons.
-Fire is important in maintaining
grasslands by preventing the plants to grow wildly.(see
maintained by)
-Semi-natural grassland occupies
areas where moisture is sufficient to support forests.
-Cultivated grasslands, such as
hayfields and pastures, are artificially planted and maintained.
They usually consist of one or two species of grass and a legume
such as clover or alfalfa.