grasslands (Meaning)
grasslands
farmland occupied chiefly by forage plants and especially grasses, land on which the natural dominant plant forms are grasses and forbs, land covered with herbs (as grasses and clover) rather than shrubs and trees, an ecological community in which the characteristic plants are grasses
Synonyms & Antonyms of grasslands
grasslands Sentence Examples
- The vast grasslands of the Serengeti teem with migrating herds of wildebeest and zebra.
- The rolling grasslands of the Midwest provide a rich grazing ground for cattle and other livestock.
- The temperate grasslands, known as prairies, support a diverse array of wildflowers and grasses.
- The grasslands of North America were once home to immense bison herds.
- The Patagonian grasslands, called pampas, are known for their vast sheep ranches.
- The grasslands of Australia, known as outback, are characterized by their rugged and arid landscapes.
- The conversion of grasslands to cropland has led to significant habitat loss for native species.
- Grasslands play a crucial role in the global carbon cycle by sequestering atmospheric carbon dioxide.
- Overgrazing by livestock can degrade grasslands, leading to erosion and loss of biodiversity.
- Restoration efforts aim to conserve and protect the remaining grasslands around the world.
FAQs About the word grasslands
farmland occupied chiefly by forage plants and especially grasses, land on which the natural dominant plant forms are grasses and forbs, land covered with herbs
savannas, pampas,prairies, steppes, plains,savannahs, velds, meadows, campos, llanos
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The vast grasslands of the Serengeti teem with migrating herds of wildebeest and zebra.
The rolling grasslands of the Midwest provide a rich grazing ground for cattle and other livestock.
The temperate grasslands, known as prairies, support a diverse array of wildflowers and grasses.
The grasslands of North America were once home to immense bison herds.
