Question

V. Answer the following questions.
1. Describe the climate of the Prairies.
2. Describe the economic activities in the prairies.
3. Where do temperate zones lie? Name two temperate grasslands.
4. Why are the prairies called the wheat basket of the world?
5. Write about the wildlife found in the Prairies.​

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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1. The Prairies are located in the heart of a continent. Therefore, the climate is of continental type with extreme temperatures. The summers are warm, with temperatures of around 20oC and winters are very cold with temperatures of around -20oC. ... In winters, a thick blanket of snow covers this region.

2. The people in Prairies have two major occupations. They are dairy farming and agriculture. Wheat production is also done here at an extensive form with modern equipment and technology. The main occupations of the people in the Veld are grazing of cattle ad sheep, dairy farming ad gold mining.

3 . Temperate grassland is found between 40° and 55° north and south latitude. Two temperate grassland are Prairies and Velds.

4 . The soil and climate of Prairies are the most suitable for the cultivation of wheat and maize. So the production of wheat is so large that USA exports surplus wheat to other countries. Therefore, the Prairies of North America are called 'Wheat basket of the world'.

5 . The animal species such as prairie wolves, bison, prairie dogs, antelopes, rabbits, coyotes are found in the prairie grasslands. The varieties of birds such as eagles, hawks, and owls are found here. The cattle such as goats and sheeps are reared due to availability of grass.