Naturally occurring grasslands are usually found toward the interiors of continental masses. They tend to intergrade with ________ in areas where annual precipitation drops below 25 cm (10 inches) annually.
A) broad-leaved deciduous forests
B) northern boreal forests
C) deserts
D) coastal habitats
E) alpine tundra

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Grasslands typically transition into deserts in regions where the annual precipitation falls below 25 cm (10 inches), as the decrease in water availability supports more arid-adapted vegetation and ecosystems characteristic of deserts rather than the more water-reliant ecosystems found in grasslands.

Naturally Occurring Grasslands Are Usually Found Toward the Interiors of Continental