Which of the following is a tropical grassland?

The correct answer is Savannah.

Key Points

• Savannah 
• Tropical grasslands, known as savannas, are found in warm climates with distinct wet and dry seasons.
• They are characterized by scattered trees and a mix of grasses, supporting diverse wildlife like lions, elephants, and zebras.
• Major savanna regions include Africa (Serengeti), South America (Cerrado), and northern Australia.
• These ecosystems are crucial for grazing animals and are often affected by seasonal fires.

Additional Information

•  Taiga
  • Taiga is not a grassland but the world's largest terrestrial biome.
  • Also called boreal forest, it consists of dense coniferous forests in cold subarctic regions.
  • Found in Canada, Russia, and Scandinavia, it has long winters and short summers.
  • Dominant trees include spruce, pine, and fir, adapted to snowy conditions.
  • Wildlife includes moose, wolves, and bears, unlike the open grasslands of savannas.
• Pampas
  • Pampas are temperate grasslands, not tropical.
  • Located in South America (Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil), they have fertile soils ideal for agriculture.
  • These grasslands experience moderate rainfall and no extreme temperatures.
  • Historically home to gauchos (cowboys) and grazing animals like wild horses.
  • Unlike savannas, they lack scattered trees and have a more uniform grassy landscape.
• Prairie
  • Prairie is another temperate grassland ecosystem.
  • Found in North America (especially the U.S. Midwest and Canada), it has hot summers and cold winters.
  • Divided into tallgrass, mixed-grass, and shortgrass prairies based on rainfall.
  • Once roamed by bison, now largely converted to farmland (wheat, corn).
  • Unlike tropical savannas, prairies have fewer trees and distinct seasonal temperature variations