CBSE Class 7 Social Science Geography Life In The Temperate Grasslands Assignment

THE TEMPERATE GRASSLANDS

A. Name the following:-

1. In which continent, grasslands are not located-
Ans. Antarctica

2. Temperate Grasslands found in Australia
Ans. Downs

3. Temperate Grasslands found in Russia
Ans. Steppes

4. Name one Herbivore animal of Temperate Grassland
Ans. Bison

5. Name one most developed country of Praries
Ans. USA

6. Example of vegetation in the Temperate Grasslands
Ans. Johnson Grass

B. Fill in the Blanks:-

1. Prairies are called Wheat basket of the world.
2. Gazelles are herbivores
3. Iron and Coal are backbone of industries.
4. North-America is a surplus producer of food grains.

C. Short Answer Type Questions:-

1. What are grasslands?
Ans. Grasslands are large plains of grass.They are found in warm and dry places. In these areas, the rainfall is too little for forests to grow but just enough to prevent the land from turning into a desert.

2. How is the Climate of Temperate Grasslands?
Ans. The temperature in the temperate grasslands varies according to the season. In winter, temperature can drop to below 0oC. In summer, temperatures can reach above 38oC. These grasslands receive low to moderate precipitation annually.

3. Write the Name of the Grasslands along with their regions/country.
Ans. The names of the grasslands along with their regions/country are as follows:
Country                                Name of Grassland
Argentina                               Pampass
Central North America             Plains and Prairies
New Zealand                          Downs
South Africa                           Velds
Australia                                Downs
Hungary                                Puszta
Russia                                   Steppes

4. How can you say that “the temperate grasslands are home to a rich wildlife”?
Ans. Temperate grasslands are home to many large herbivores, such as bison, gazelle,rhinoceroses and wild horses. Carnivores like lions and wolves and other small animals are also found in the grasslands.

5. Why are Prairies called the “Wheat Basket of the World”?
Ans. Prairies are the one of the largest granaries of the world, it produces a large amount of wheat, it export wheat too. Thus, it is known as the wheat basket of the world.

D. Answer the Following Questions:-

1. Describe the life of the people in Prairies.
Ans. The life of the people in the Prairies can be described as below:
a. The people here are very hardworking and they make the best use of available technology and natural resources.
b. Scientific methods of cultivation, the use of tractors, harvesters and combines have made Prairies a surplus food producer.
c. Along with agriculture, dairy farming is a very important industry
d. Due to grass available all the time and everywhere in prairies, cattle rearing becomes natural choice of the people.

2. Explain Vegetation in the Prairies.
Ans. The vegetation in the prairies can be explained as below:
a. Insufficient precipitation makes temperate grasslands a difficult place for tall trees, woody shrubs and trees, to grow.
b. Grasses are the only plants seen in these regions.
c. The regions with little rainfall have grasses that remain low with the ground.
d. Taller grasses can be found in the warmer areas that receive more rainfall.
e. Some examples of vegetation in the temperate grasslands are buffalo grass, cacti sagebrush, Johnson grass, sunflower and clovers.

CHAPTER - IX

LIFE IN THE TEMPERATE GRASSLANDS

1. What are prairies?
2. What is Chinook?
3. Name some trees grown in prairies.
4. What are ranches?
5. Name the machine which automatically sow, plough and work as thresher.
6. Why are the prairies called grainery of the world?
7. Name two occupations of the people in velds.
8. Name two important rivers of the veld region.
9. Name one important river each of USA and Canadian prairies

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