Temperate Grasslands
Extra Questions
Match Columns:
| Column I | Column II |
|---|---|
| (i) The prairies | (a) Gold capital of the world |
| (ii) Johannesburg | (b) Sea of grasses |
| (iii) Grasslands | Granaries of the world |
Answer: (i) c, (ii) a, (iii) b
Fill in the blanks:
- A local wind ‘Chinook’ blows in the ______.
- The summers are short and warm in the ____
- ______ is famous for its diamond mines.
- The climate of the prairies is of ________ type.
- The _________ region is the most industrialized region in the world.
Answer: (1) Prairies, (2) Velds, (3) Kimberley, (4) Continental, (5) Prairies
Multiple Choice Questions:
Question 1: The native Americans of the prairies are often called the _____
- Blue Indians
- Aryans
- Dravidians
- Red Indians
Answer: (d) Red Indians
Question 2: Which of the following is a species of sheep?
- Rohu
- Catla
- Merino
- Hilsa
Answer: (c) Merino
Question 3: The coldest month in the velds is ______
- August
- December
- January
- July
Answer: (d) July
Question 4: _____ are the sturdy men who look after the ranches
- Bushmen
- Musclemen
- Cowboys
- Caretakers
Answer: (c) Musclemen
Question 5: The bison is also called the _____
- Prairie buffalo
- Reindeer
- American buffalo
- African buffalo
Answer: (c) American buffalo