How are the grasslands of the north America and of south America respectively called?

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How are the grasslands of the north America and of south America respectively called?

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Biomes are the particular group of plants that are of indigenous origin. They represent the distinct vegetation of the particular region associated with the climate type. The different biomes include: Temperate deciduous forests, coniferous, chaparral, tundra and deserts. Precipitation and temperature are the two major factors that are responsible for the development of biomes in a specific region in the biosphere.

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