Definitions
- Describing a grassy plain with scattered trees, typically found in tropical or subtropical regions. - Referring to a biome characterized by a mix of grasses and trees, often found in Africa. - Talking about a landscape with tall grasses and occasional trees, where large herbivores like giraffes and zebras roam.
- Referring to a large, flat grassland with few trees, typically found in North America. - Describing a biome dominated by grasses and wildflowers, often found in temperate regions. - Talking about a landscape with tall grasses and few trees, where bison and pronghorns once roamed.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are grassy landscapes with few trees.
- 2Both are home to a variety of wildlife.
- 3Both are important ecosystems for the environment.
- 4Both have been impacted by human activity.
- 5Both can be used for agriculture or grazing.
What is the difference?
- 1Location: Savannahs are typically found in tropical or subtropical regions, while prairies are found in temperate regions.
- 2Vegetation: Savannahs have scattered trees and shrubs, while prairies have few trees and are dominated by grasses and wildflowers.
- 3Wildlife: Savannahs are home to large herbivores like giraffes and zebras, while prairies were once home to bison and pronghorns.
- 4Climate: Savannahs have a wet and dry season, while prairies have a continental climate with cold winters and hot summers.
- 5History: Savannahs have been inhabited by humans for thousands of years, while prairies were home to indigenous peoples before being colonized by Europeans.
Remember this!
Savannah and prairie are both grassy landscapes with few trees that support a variety of wildlife. However, they differ in their location, vegetation, wildlife, climate, and history. Savannahs are typically found in tropical or subtropical regions, have scattered trees and shrubs, and are home to large herbivores. Prairies are found in temperate regions, are dominated by grasses and wildflowers, and were once home to bison and pronghorns.
