1). Compare the climate of the prairies with that of the veld ?
2). Describe the wildlife of the prairies ?
3). Explain explain the factors that have favoured agriculture in the prairies ?
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Answer:
Prairies experience extreme type of climate or the continental type of climate. the temperature during the summer month is about 20degree Celsius and during winter month it is as low as -20degree Celsius. ... The difference between day and night temperature is also very high.
1). Compare the climate of the prairies with that of the veld ?
Ans). The prices are located in the interior of the continent with no moderating influence of ocean , They have extreme climate . The winter are severely cold while the summer hot . The annual rainfall is about 50 cm , which occurs mostly during spring and summer . Due to high altitude of the plateau and surrounding oceans , The veld enjoy moderate climate . Summers are short and warm , winters are long and cool. Rainfall is low and its takes place mostly in the summer while the winters remain dry .
2). Describe the wildlife of the prairies ?
Ans). The wildlife in the prairies includes wolves, coyotes, jackals , prairies dogs, antelopes, rabbits, and rattlesnakes. Birds like hawks , owls and Eagle are common . at one time the American bison was the main animal of the prairies .
3). Explain explain the factors that have favoured agriculture in the prairies ?
Ans). the common favouring agriculture in the region are as follow :-
1). the dark brown soil is rich in organic matter and very fertile. Due to low rainfall the soil nutrient are not washed away .
2). The rolling ground provides good drainage and gentle slopes are suitable for use of farm machinery .
3). Lights rain during Spring and summer are ideal for growing crops, the melting of Snow also provide soil moisture.