1.Temperate grasslands are located on the interiors of continents where too little rain falls for trees to grow and include the prairies of North America.
2.Mountains often play a crucial role in maintaining grasslands as rain clouds from the west are blocked. However, rainfall does increase as you move eastward, allowing taller grasses to grow.
3.Heavy precipitation is rare in the grasslands, allowing the hot temperatures in the summer to make the grasslands susceptible to fires.