Ecosystems

The ecosystems of South Africa are desert scrub, chaparral, tropical grasslands, and temperate grasslands.

http://www.liberty-international.co.za/images/sa_desert.jpg	The climate in South Africa is mostly arid with low amounts of precipitation, causing deserts to form.
http://biologyprojectwiki.wikispaces.com/file/view/50-25d-Chaparral.jpg/104211247/50-25d-Chaparral.jpg	Chaparral ecosystems are present when there is a mediterranean climate, and in the southern part of South Africa there is a mediterranean climate. There are small shrubs due to poor soil in that area.
http://img.ehowcdn.com/article-new/ehow/images/a08/6b/en/birds-found-tropical-grassland-biome-800x800.jpg	Some areas in South Africa recieve higher amounts of rainfall than others, resulting in a tropical grassland.
http://img.ehowcdn.com/article-new/ehow/images/a06/3a/h2/human-influence-temperate-grasslands-800x800.jpg	In South Africa, there is very limited arable land. Only 12% of the land in this country can be used for farming. The temperate grasslands receive a fair amount of rain, making these areas the land availabe for crops. Prentice hall