There are a number of factors that make grasslands different from other land uses.
For example, grasslands generally contain fewer trees and plants than other land use types.
Grasslands also tend to be less fertile than other lands because they rely on soil moisture to support plants and animals.
There are also differences in climate, which affects the way grasslands respond to drought, which also impacts how they respond to changes in soil moisture.
But grasslands have always had a wide variety of uses, and the number of grassland types has increased over time.