Organisms And Population Question 122
Question: Which statement does not reflect a reason why grasses predominate in savannah?
Options:
A) There are few native herbivores in this biome.
B) Grasses grow well in fine, sandy soils.
C) The above ground portions of grass plants die during dry seasons.
D) The deep roots of the grasses can survive many months of drought.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
[a] Grasslands are typically maintained by grazing herbivores and by periodic fires.
Overgrazing, may occur if agricultural livestock are introduced which can lead to destruction of the grassland.
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