grassland

Everyday

1. Grassland is a large area of land covered mostly with grass and few trees. tree →
2. Grasslands are a type of habitat (biome) found on many continents, such as prairies, savannas and steppes. tree →

In the lessons

A geography and science word: grasslands are home to animals like bison, zebras, lions and kangaroos, and much farmland was once grassland. Pupils compare grasslands with forests, deserts and wetlands. Phrases: open grassland, the African grasslands, temperate grassland.

Examples

• Zebras and lions live on the grasslands of Africa. tree →
• The prairies of Canada and the USA are huge grasslands. tree →
• Sheep graze on the grassland. tree →
• Grasslands get too little rain for big forests. tree →
• Kangaroos hop across the dry Australian grassland. tree →
• Many grasslands have been turned into farms. tree →
• Fires help grassland stay healthy by clearing old growth. tree →

Note

Uncountable for the land in general (an area of grassland), countable for types or regions (the grasslands of Africa). One word: grassland. Names for grasslands: prairie (North America), savanna (Africa), steppe (Asia), pampas (South America).