Class 5 Revision L-8 Grasslands

Revision 2

L-8 Grasslands of the Temperate Zone

I. Name the continents where these grasslands are found

1.Prairies- North America

2.Steppes- Russia(Asia)

3.Pampas- South America

4.Veld- South Africa

5.Downs- Australia

6.Savannas- Central Africa

II.Fill ups:

1.Grasslands are natural habitats that are not planted by people.

2.Prairies in French means meadows or grasslands

3.Temperate Zone lies between 23.1/2N and 66.1/2N

4.Prairies were the grazing grounds for millions of bisons.

5.This region produces a lot of wheat that it is also called wheat basket of the world.

6.Two rivers that flow through Prairies are Mississippi and Missouri.

7.Large farms where cows,horses or sheep are reared are called ranches.

8.The Prairies have hot summers and cold winters.

9.Towards the west of Prairies the grasslands are used to rear cattle.

10.Most of the grasslands lie in Temperate Zone.