alleryGrasslands develop mainly in areas receiving which amount of rainfall?
AVery heavy rainfall
BAlmost no rainfall
CSnowfall only
DModerate rainfall
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Moderate rainfall
Moderate rainfall is too little for dense forests but enough for grass to cover large open areas.
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