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grassland

[gras-land, grahs-]

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noun

an area, as a prairie, in which the natural vegetation consists largely of perennial grasses, characteristic of subhumid and semiarid climates.
land with grass growing on it, especially farmland used for grazing or pasture.

grassland

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noun

land, such as a prairie, on which grass predominates
land reserved for natural grass pasture

grassland

An area that is dominated by grass or grasslike vegetation. Moderately dry climatic conditions and seasonal disturbances, such as floods or fires, are generally conducive to the growth of grasses and prohibitive of that of trees and shrubs. Grasslands are found in tropical, subtropical, and temperate regions and typically occupy regions between forests and deserts.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of grassland¹

An Americanism dating back to 1675–85; grass + land

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At low tide, the sea is not visible beyond the expanse of grassland, but the area is littered with driftwood, some plastic waste and there is even a small, upturned boat nearby.

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The grasslands also capture less carbon and aren’t as effective as native species in filtering runoff that enters the river, he said.

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Just as on land there are deserts, grasslands, rainforests and the arctic, so too in the deep sea there are numerous different ecosystems that differ by geography, temperature and the animals that live there.

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She was at the scene within minutes of the blaze starting on grassland at the bottom of the valley.

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According to the WWF, snow leopards hunt ibex and blue sheep, which stops these animals from overgrazing and helps to preserve grasslands so villagers can feed their livestock.

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