Question

temperate grasslands are found at mid - latitude. their temperatures vary with the seasons, ranging from about 40°f in the winter to 100°f in the summer. rainy periods, droughts, and fires do occur in temperate grasslands, but they are less dramatic in strength and effect than those in savannas. the soil in these grasslands is dark and fertile. oak trees, willow trees, hundreds of species of flowers, and many kinds of grasses grow there.
based on the passage, which of these is most likely true?
choose one option
a it rarely rains in temperate grasslands.
b there is little to no diversity in the plant life in temperate grasslands.
c temperate grasslands do experience temperature changes, but they are generally very hot throughout the year.
d temperate grasslands do experience wildfires, but these generally do not burn up huge expanses of grass.

Explanation:

• Option A: The passage says "Rainy periods... do occur", so A is false.
• Option B: The passage mentions "hundreds of species of flowers, and many kinds of grasses" plus trees, so plant diversity is high, B is false.
• Option C: Temperatures range from 40°F (winter) to 100°F (summer), so they aren't "generally very hot throughout the year", C is false.
• Option D: The passage states "fires do occur... but they are less dramatic in strength and effect than those in savannas", implying wildfires happen but don't burn huge areas, so D is true.

Answer:

D. Temperate grasslands do experience wildfires, but these generally do not burn up huge expanses of grass.