ECOLOGY
BIOMES
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Question
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less than 25 centimeters
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25-150 centimeters
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150-300 centimeters
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more than 300 centimeters
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Detailed explanation-1: -Temperate grasslands have annual precipitation that ranges from 25 cm to 75 cm (9.8–29.5 in). Temperate forest, however, show precipitation which is relatively constant throughout the year and ranges between 75 cm and 150 cm (29.5–59 in).
Detailed explanation-2: -Rainfall can vary across grasslands from season to season and year to year, ranging from 25.4 too 101.6 centimeters (10 to 40 inches) annually. Temperatures can go below freezing in temperate grasslands to above 32.2 degrees Celsius (90 degrees Fahrenheit).
Detailed explanation-3: -So the correct answer is ‘50 to 90 cm’.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Tropical and Subtropical Grasslands such as Savannas, and Shrublands are characterized by rainfall levels between 90-150 centimeters per year.
Detailed explanation-5: -The average rainfall in India is 118 cm according to annual data from the Meteorological Department. The following is the distribution of rainfall in India: Extreme Precipitation regions: Northeastern regions and the windward side of the Western ghats experience an average of 400 cm of annual rainfall.