Question

Write a brief account of the physical environment in the veld

Answer 1

Physical environment in Veld:
a. The velds have a mild climate due to the influence of the Indian Ocean. Winters are cold and dry.
b. It receives scanty rainfall in winters.
c. Grasses dominate the landscape. Red grass is grown in bush velds.
d. Main animals found there are lions, leopards.
e. Main crops grown in this area maize, potatoes, wheat, barley etc., which constitutes the staple diet of the people living in this region.
f. Cattle rearing, mining, gold and diamond mining are important occupations found in this region.