Savanna vs. Steppe

Savanna vs. Steppe — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Savanna and Steppe

Savannanoun

A tropical grassland with scattered trees

Steppenoun

The grasslands of Eastern Europe and Asia. Similar to (North American) prairie and (African) savannah.

Savannanoun

a flat grassland in tropical or subtropical regions

Steppenoun

More properly, the name given vast cold, dry grass-plains.

Steppenoun

extensive plain without trees (associated with eastern Russia and Siberia)

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