Enlist the common features of the prairies and velds
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Prairies are the temperate grasslands of North America. The word ‘Prairie’ originated from the Latin word ‘priata’ which means meadow. They have the following features:
It is a region of flat, gently sloping or hilly land.
For the most part, prairies are treeless but, near the low lying plains, flanking river valleys, woodlands can be found.
Tall trees, up to two meters high, dominate the landscape.
The temperate grasslands of South Africa are called velds. They are rolling plateaus with varying heights ranging from 600 m to 1100m.
Flora and Fauna
Vegetation cover is relatively very sparse. Red grass grows in bush velds. Acacia and Maroola are found in the high rise areas. You can find animals like cows, buffalos etc. in the Velds.
Climate
The Velds have a mild climate due to the influence of the Indian Oceans. Winters are cold and dry. Temperature varies between 5°C and 10°C and July is the coldest month. The annual rainfall received here mainly in the summer months from November to February.
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