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Chapter 52: Q1CC (page 1162)

Based on the climograph in Figure 52.10, what mainly differentiates temperate grassland from temperate broadleaf forest?

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Temperate grassland mainly contains grasses, while temperate broadleaf forest includes deciduous forest with abundant moisture. However, the main difference is that temperate broadleaf forests receive more significant rainfall than temperate grassland.

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Temperate biome

A temperate biome is found between the polar and tropical regions and is a major world habitat.Grasslands, shrublands and deciduous forests are the main temperate biomes.

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Temperate grasslands

Temperate grasslands are characterized by cold winter, warm summer, dominant vegetation of grasses, and some rain.They are devoid of trees and large shrubs, and precipitation is less than temperate broadleaf forest.

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Temperate broadleaf forest

Temperate broad-leaf forests are characterized by wide and flat leaves and drop their leaves in the fall. These forests receive a high level of rainfall, humidity, and several types of deciduous trees.

Thus, the difference between temperate grassland and temperate broadleaf is that temperate broadleaf receives more rainfall than temperate grassland.

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