3. What is Ecosystem?
a biological community of interacting
organisms and their physical environment.
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5. What Are Grasslands?
A biological community that contains few
shrubs or trees, is characterized by mixed
herbaceous vegetation cover.
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7. Grasslands are dominant by grass species
Sometimes allows the growth of few trees and shrubs
Rainfall is average but erratic (25-75) cm
Limited grazing helps to improve primary production
of grasslands
Overgrazing leads to degradation resulting in
desertification
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9. Grasslands occur in regions that are too dry for
forests
They have sufficient soil water to support a
closed herbaceous plant canopy that is lacking in
deserts
13. Difference Between Savanna and
Temperate Grassland
Savanna
savanna gets more rainfall
(20-50 inches) annually
Savanna is grassland
with scattered individual
trees
Soils are frequently
nutrient poor and dry but
contain many valuable
minerals
Temperate
Temperate gets less
rainfall (20-35 inches)
annually
Grasses are the
dominant vegetation
Soil is rich in nutrients
and is suitable for
cultivation
14. Climate of Grassland
The climate of grassland is one of the daily
and seasonal extremes
Deep winter cold does not preclude
grasslands
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17. Fauna of Grasslands
Grasslands have high number of invertebrates
than any other taxonomic group
Most reptiles and amphibians are predators
Few bird species inhibit grasslands
Small mammals like moles, shrews, ground
squirrels are present in North American
grasslands
21. Babusar Pass
Babusar Pass or Babusar Top .) is a mountain
pass at the north of the 150 km. (93 miles)
long Kaghan valley connecting it via the
Thak Nala with Chilas on the Karakoram
Highway (KKH).
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23. On the mountains the
grasslands are also found
where Gujars and other
nomads migrate during
summer for grazing their
sheep, goats and other
animals.
24. thick forests are found
especially on the higher
slopes. Due to extensive
exploitation only in
unapproachable areas the
thick forests are found.
25. Minimerg
Minimerg is the untouched valley of the District
Astore in the Pakistani region of Gilgit-Baltistan.
Due to close proximity to the LOC (Line of
Control), limited civilian tourists are allowed.
It goes downhill from Burzil pass which is located
at the height of 14000 feet at sea level. It is a
hidden valley of natural beauty, simplicity, and
purity.
26. This majestic land is decorated with
the grass slopes, thick pine forests,
fertile fields and blue water streams.
In winter it is covered with white sheet
of snow, with no accessibility from
November to May each year. In
summers it is heaven on earth with
lush green grasslands and tiny colorful
flowers that are spread like a carpet.
27. Wildlife
The valley has diverse fauna and wildlife
including Himalayan bears, snow leopards,
snow fox, markhor, chakoor and marmot.
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29. Deosai Plateau
Situated on the frontier of the Karakorum and
the Himalaya at 4,000 meters above sea level,
Deosai is famous for a number of experiences
it has to offer visitors.
30. The Deosai Plateau is vast,
high grassland spread over
3,000 square kilometers
Deosai is a very plain area,
devoid of trees and shrubs.
The lush green meadows are
home to diverse flora and
fauna.
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32. Rich Wildlife
Deosai National Park boasts a variety of
wildlife
including a mixture of the very rare brown
bears, Himalayan Golden eagles, red foxes,
marmots, white tigers, ibex, hamster, snow
leopards
