The temperate grasslands, also called prairie, feature hot summers and cold winters. Rainfall is uncertain and drought is common. The temperate grasslands usually receive about 10 to 30 inches of precipitation per year. The soil is rich in organic matter because the above-ground portions of grasses die off annually, enriching the soil. The area is well-suited to agriculture, and few original prairies survive today. All but one adaptation would help grasses survive grazing and other disruptions. Identify that adaptation. A) Grasses grow from near their base. B) Prairie grasses have narrow leaves. C) Prairie grasses have extensive root systems. D) Grass roots survive even when above ground parts a destroyed by fire.
