Question

At what time of the year are most of the animals living in a temperate grassland likely to reproduce?

A In spring and summer to coincide with the growing season
B At any time during the year since food is equally available all year
C In fall or winter to take advantage of food that grew in summer
D Generally in winter since food can be stockpiled and adults can rest

Answer 1

They reproduce in spring and summer to coincide with the growing season. Food grows in the spring in summer because it is warmer and is a perfect climate for plants. In winter and fall, most plants die and food is scarce. That is why animals go into hibernation.

Answer 2

A. In spring and summer to coincide with the growing season.

Step-by-step explanation:

Temperate grassland have hot summers, cold winters and little seasonal rainfall. This biome receives water in form of spring rains. The hot summer temperature leads to melting of snow during early summers. Hence, water availability support the growth of grasses during spring and early summers. Food (grasses) availability makes the native animals to breed during these seasons. Late summer season of temperature grassland is marked by higher temperatures which in turn makes the grasses dry. The snow covered ground of winter season and resulting food scarcity do not favor reproduction.