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href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/extra-questions\/class-7\/geography\/chapter-9-life-in-the-temperate-grasslands\/#The_Prairies\" title=\"The Prairies\">The Prairies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/extra-questions\/class-7\/geography\/chapter-9-life-in-the-temperate-grasslands\/#Climate\" title=\"Climate\">Climate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/extra-questions\/class-7\/geography\/chapter-9-life-in-the-temperate-grasslands\/#Flora_and_Fauna\" title=\"Flora and Fauna\">Flora and Fauna<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/extra-questions\/class-7\/geography\/chapter-9-life-in-the-temperate-grasslands\/#People\" title=\"People\">People<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/extra-questions\/class-7\/geography\/chapter-9-life-in-the-temperate-grasslands\/#The_Velds\" title=\"The Velds\">The Velds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/extra-questions\/class-7\/geography\/chapter-9-life-in-the-temperate-grasslands\/#Climate-2\" title=\"Climate\">Climate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/extra-questions\/class-7\/geography\/chapter-9-life-in-the-temperate-grasslands\/#Flora_and_Fauna-2\" title=\"Flora and Fauna\">Flora and Fauna<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/extra-questions\/class-7\/geography\/chapter-9-life-in-the-temperate-grasslands\/#People-2\" title=\"People\">People<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/extra-questions\/class-7\/geography\/chapter-9-life-in-the-temperate-grasslands\/#Objective_Type_Questions\" title=\"Objective Type Questions\">Objective Type Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/extra-questions\/class-7\/geography\/chapter-9-life-in-the-temperate-grasslands\/#Multiple_Choice_Questions\" title=\"Multiple Choice Questions\">Multiple Choice Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/extra-questions\/class-7\/geography\/chapter-9-life-in-the-temperate-grasslands\/#Prelude-2\" title=\"Prelude\">Prelude<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/extra-questions\/class-7\/geography\/chapter-9-life-in-the-temperate-grasslands\/#The_Prairies-2\" title=\"The Prairies\">The Prairies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/extra-questions\/class-7\/geography\/chapter-9-life-in-the-temperate-grasslands\/#Climate-3\" title=\"Climate\">Climate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/extra-questions\/class-7\/geography\/chapter-9-life-in-the-temperate-grasslands\/#Flora_and_Fauna-3\" title=\"Flora and Fauna\">Flora and Fauna<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/extra-questions\/class-7\/geography\/chapter-9-life-in-the-temperate-grasslands\/#People-3\" title=\"People\">People<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/extra-questions\/class-7\/geography\/chapter-9-life-in-the-temperate-grasslands\/#The_Velds-2\" title=\"The Velds\">The Velds<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/extra-questions\/class-7\/geography\/chapter-9-life-in-the-temperate-grasslands\/#Climate-4\" title=\"Climate\">Climate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/extra-questions\/class-7\/geography\/chapter-9-life-in-the-temperate-grasslands\/#Flora_and_Fauna-4\" title=\"Flora and Fauna\">Flora and Fauna<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/extra-questions\/class-7\/geography\/chapter-9-life-in-the-temperate-grasslands\/#People-4\" title=\"People\">People<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Extra_Questions_-_Life_in_the_Temperate_Grasslands\"><\/span>Extra Questions &#8211; Life in the Temperate Grasslands<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Get NCERT Extra Questions for Class 7 Social Science Geography on Infinity Learn for free.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prelude\"><\/span>Prelude<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Question 1.<br \/>\nDefine forests and grasslands.<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nForests:<br \/>\nForests are areas where trees are the predominant form of flora.<\/p>\n<p>Grasslands:<br \/>\nGrasslands are areas where grasses are the most common sort of plant life.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 2.<br \/>\nGive the main features of Grasslands.<br \/>\nAnswer:<\/p>\n<p>Grasslands have the following characteristics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grasslands cover over a quarter of the entire land surface.<\/li>\n<li>The types of plants that grow in grasslands are largely determined by the climate and soil conditions.<\/li>\n<li>The creation of grasslands is influenced by the climate.<\/li>\n<li>As a result, it is commonly used to divide the world&#8217;s grasslands.<\/li>\n<li>They can be divided into two categories:<\/li>\n<li>Temperate Grasslands are found in temperate climates.<\/li>\n<li>Tropical Grasslands are found in tropical areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 3.<br \/>\nName various grasslands along with their areas.<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nTropical grasslands:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Savannah \u2013 East Africa<\/li>\n<li>Campos \u2013 Brazil<\/li>\n<li>Linos \u2013 Venezuela<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Temperate grasslands:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pampas \u2013 Argentina<\/li>\n<li>Prairie \u2013 North America<\/li>\n<li>Veld \u2013 South Africa<\/li>\n<li>Steppe \u2013 Central Asia<\/li>\n<li>Down \u2013 Australia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Prairies\"><\/span>The Prairies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Question 1.<br \/>\nExplain the main features of Prairie Grasslands.<br \/>\nAnswer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prairies are the name given to North America&#8217;s temperate grasslands.<\/li>\n<li>It is a region of flat, moderately sloping, or hilly ground with grasses covering the majority of the land.<\/li>\n<li>Prairies are devoid of trees, however, forests can be found adjacent to low-lying plains with river basins on each side.<\/li>\n<li>There aren&#8217;t many trees in this area.<\/li>\n<li>They&#8217;re actually a &#8220;grassy sea.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 2.<br \/>\nWhere are the Prairies situated? Which rivers drain them?<br \/>\nAnswer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Rocky Mountains in the west and the Great Lakes in the east divide the grasslands.<\/li>\n<li>Parts of the United States of America and parts of Canada are covered.<\/li>\n<li>The Mississippi River&#8217;s tributaries drain the area in the United States.<\/li>\n<li>The Saskatchewan River&#8217;s tributaries drain the Canadian Prairies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 3.<br \/>\nName the various tribes living in the prairies.<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nNative Americans known as &#8216;Red Indians,&#8217; as well as other tribes such as the Apache, Crow, Cree, and Pawnee\u2014live in the grasslands.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Climate\"><\/span>Climate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Question 1.<br \/>\nDescribe the climate of the Prairies.<br \/>\nAnswer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The prairies are found in the centre of the continent of North America.<\/li>\n<li>The climate is continental in nature, with temperature extremes.<\/li>\n<li>Summers are hot, with temperatures hovering about 20 degrees Celsius.<\/li>\n<li>Winnipeg, Canada, has had temperatures as low as -20\u00b0C in the winter. During this time of year, the region is blanketed in snow.<\/li>\n<li>The amount of rain that falls each year is moderate.<\/li>\n<li>It is perfect for grass growth.<\/li>\n<li>A local wind &#8220;chinook&#8221; blows here due to the lack of the north-south barter. It is heated and quickly elevates the temperature in the cold.<\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Question 2.<br \/>\nWhat is \u201cChinook\u201d?<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nChinook is a hot breeze that blows throughout the winter and quickly boosts the temperature. As the weather rises, the snow melts, making pasture Jiand available for grazing.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flora_and_Fauna\"><\/span>Flora and Fauna<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Question 1.<br \/>\nGive an account of the flora and fauna of the Prairie Grasslands.<br \/>\nAnswer:<\/p>\n<p>The Prairie Grasslands Flora and Fauna:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prairies are devoid of trees.<\/li>\n<li>Willows, alders, and poplars flourish here and there due to the availability of winter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Because of the fertile soil, places that receive more than 50 cm of rain are good for farming.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maize is the main crop in this region.<\/li>\n<li>This area also grows potatoes, soybean, cotton, and alfa-alfa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The grass is short and sparse in areas when rainfall is scarce or unpredictable.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>These locations are ideal for raising livestock.<\/li>\n<li>Ranches, which are large cattle farms, are managed by tough men known as cowboys.<\/li>\n<li>The American buffalo, often known as bison, is the most significant animal in this region.<\/li>\n<li>Due to uncontrolled hunting, bison were on the verge of extinction.<\/li>\n<li>It has now been designated as a protected species.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"People\"><\/span>People<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Question 1.<br \/>\nDescribe the life of the people in the Prairie Grasslands.<br \/>\nAnswer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prairie grassland residents are extremely hardworking.<\/li>\n<li>They&#8217;ve successfully harnessed technology to make the most of their abundant natural resources.<\/li>\n<li>The world&#8217;s two most developed countries are China and the United States.<\/li>\n<li>They are the United States of America and Canada.<\/li>\n<li>Prairies can be found in both nations.<\/li>\n<li>North America has become a surplus food provider thanks to scientific farming methods and the usage of tractors, harvesters, and combines.<\/li>\n<li>Due to the massive abundance of wheat production, the prairies are often nicknamed as the &#8220;Granaries of the World.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Another important industry is dairy farming.<\/li>\n<li>The dairy belt stretches eastward from the Great Lakes region to the Atlantic coast.<\/li>\n<li>The establishment of food processing enterprises in this region is aided by dairy farming and large agriculture. A significant number of people are involved in their activities.<\/li>\n<li>Large mineral deposits particularly coal and iron ore found in abundance here.<\/li>\n<li>There is a good network of roads, railways and canals in this region.<\/li>\n<li>Both these have made it the most industrialised region in the world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 2.<br \/>\nMention the important cities of the U.SA and Canada Prairies.<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nImportant cities in the U.S.A. :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chicago<\/li>\n<li>Minneapolis<\/li>\n<li>Indianapolis<\/li>\n<li>Kansas<\/li>\n<li>Denver<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Important cities in Canadian Prairies the are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Edmonton<\/li>\n<li>Saskatoon<\/li>\n<li>Calgary<\/li>\n<li>Winnipeg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 3.<br \/>\nWrite the uses of machine \u2018combine\u2019.<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nA combine is a single machine that can combine the tasks of sowing, ploughing and threshing.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Velds\"><\/span>The Velds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Question 1.<br \/>\nExplain the topography of the Velds Grasslands?<br \/>\nAnswer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>South Africa&#8217;s temperate grasslands are known as velds.<\/li>\n<li>They are rolling plateaus that range in height from 600 to 1100 metres.<\/li>\n<li>The Drakensburg Mountains on the east, the Kalahari Desert on the west, and the &#8220;high Velds&#8221; on the north-eastern border define the region.<\/li>\n<li>In certain spots, the terrain reaches a height of more than 1600 metres in the north-eastern section.<\/li>\n<li>Namibia, Botswana, South Africa, Swaziland, and Lesotho are among the countries covered by the Velds.<\/li>\n<li>The region is drained by the tributaries of the Orange and Limpopo rivers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Climate-2\"><\/span>Climate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Question 1.<br \/>\nExplain the climate of Velds Grasslands.<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nThe Indian Ocean has an influence on the Velds. As a result, their climate is mild.<\/p>\n<p>Winters are bitterly cold and arid.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Temperatures range from 5 to 10 degrees Celsius.<\/li>\n<li>July is the coolest month of the year.<\/li>\n<li>During the winter months of June to August, rainfall is scarce.<\/li>\n<li>Drought may occur during this time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Summers are brief and hot.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In the summer, the temperature in Johannesburg averages around 20\u00b0C.<\/li>\n<li>Rainfall in the Velds occurs primarily throughout the summer months of November to February.<\/li>\n<li>This is primarily due to the warm back currents that wash the Velds&#8217; coastlines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flora_and_Fauna-2\"><\/span>Flora and Fauna<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Question 1.<br \/>\nGive an account of the flora and fauna found in the Velds Grasslands.<br \/>\nAnswer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The vegetation in the Velds grasslands is scant.<\/li>\n<li>The area is dominated by grasses.<\/li>\n<li>Bush Velds have red grass.<\/li>\n<li>Acacia and maroola thrive in the upper Velds.<\/li>\n<li>Lions, leopards, cheetahs, and kudu are the most common creatures found in the Velds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"People-2\"><\/span>People<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Question 1.<br \/>\nDescribe the life of the people inhabiting the Velds Grasslands.<br \/>\nAnswer:<\/p>\n<p>People who live in the Velds Grasslands:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>People in the Velds work in cattle ranching and mining.<\/li>\n<li>Due to the presence of discontinuous grasses exposing barren surfaces, the soils of the Velds are not especially fruitful.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Crops are grown in regions where the soil is fertile.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maize, wheat, barley, oats, and potatoes are the region&#8217;s main crops.<\/li>\n<li>Tobacco, sugarcane, and cotton are among the cash crops farmed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sheep farming is the people&#8217;s primary source of income.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sheep are bred primarily for their wool.<\/li>\n<li>The Velds&#8217; woollen industry sprang from the easy availability of wool.<br \/>\nMerino sheep are a popular breed of sheep.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The people&#8217;s other major occupation is dairy farming.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cattle are reared in the warmer and wetter regions.<\/li>\n<li>Major dairy products like butter, cheese are produced for both domestic supply and also for export.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 2.<br \/>\nDescribe mining as another occupation of the people of the Veld region.<br \/>\nAnswer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Another main occupation of the people is mining.<\/li>\n<li>Mineral deposits abound in the Velds.<\/li>\n<li>Where coal and iron are mined, an iron and steel industry has evolved.<\/li>\n<li>The residents of this region make a living from gold and diamond mining.<\/li>\n<li>Johannesburg is famed for being the world&#8217;s gold capital.<\/li>\n<li>The diamond mines in Kimberley are well-known.<\/li>\n<li>South Africa&#8217;s diamond and gold mining led to the formation of trading relations with the United Kingdom.<\/li>\n<li>South Africa became a British colony over time.<\/li>\n<li>This mineral-rich region has a well-developed transportation and communication network.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Objective_Type_Questions\"><\/span>Objective Type Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Question 1.<br \/>\nFill in the blanks with appropriate words:<br \/>\n1. Areas with little rainfall have short \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026<br \/>\n2. Velds are drained by the rivers \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 and \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..<br \/>\n3. A machine called \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. can do the tasks of threshing, sowing and ploughing.<br \/>\n4. Prairies have large mineral deposits of coal and \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.<br \/>\n5. Temperate grasslands of South Africa are called \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\n1. grasses<br \/>\n2. orange, Limpopo<br \/>\n3. combine<br \/>\n4. iron<br \/>\n5. Velds.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 2.<br \/>\nState whether the given statements are true or false.<br \/>\n1. Prairies have a variety of trees.<br \/>\n2. Prairies are known as \u201cgranaries of the world\u201d due to the huge surplus of milk products.<br \/>\n3. Velds are bound by Drakensburg on the east.<br \/>\n4. Acacia is a species of sheep known for its wool.<br \/>\n5. Prairies in Canada is drained by the River Saskatchewan.<br \/>\nAns.<br \/>\n1. False<br \/>\n2. False<br \/>\n3. True<br \/>\n4. False<br \/>\n5. True.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 3.<br \/>\nMatch the contents of Column A with that of Column B<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-126704\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Life-in-the-Temperate-Grasslands-Class-7-Extra-Questions-Geography-Chapter-9-1.png\" alt=\"Life in the Temperate Grasslands Class 7 Extra Questions Geography Chapter 9 - 1\" width=\"879\" height=\"214\" \/><br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\n1. (d)<br \/>\n2. (a)<br \/>\n3. (e)<br \/>\n4. (b)<br \/>\n5. (c).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Multiple_Choice_Questions\"><\/span>Multiple Choice Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prelude-2\"><\/span>Prelude<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Question 1.<br \/>\nApproximately how much area of the earth is covered with grasslands?<br \/>\n(a) 40%<br \/>\n(b) 25%<br \/>\n(c) 10%<br \/>\n(d) 33%<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\n25%<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Prairies-2\"><\/span>The Prairies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Question 1.<br \/>\nWhat are the Temperate Grasslands of North America called?<br \/>\n(a) Prairies<br \/>\n(b) Sahara<br \/>\n(c) the Nile<br \/>\n(d) Tropical region<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nPrairies<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 2.<br \/>\nWhich is the Latin word that means meadow?<br \/>\n(a) Priata<br \/>\n(b) Susu<br \/>\n(c) Both (a) and (b)<br \/>\n(d) None of these<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nPriata<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 3.<br \/>\nWhich country does the river Mississippi drain?<br \/>\n(a) Africa<br \/>\n(b) USA<br \/>\n(c) Amazon<br \/>\n(d) Canada<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nUSA<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 4.<br \/>\nRocky mountains are bounded by which of the grasslands on their east?<br \/>\n(a) Pampas<br \/>\n(b) Prairies<br \/>\n(c) Velds<br \/>\n(d) Sheep<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nPrairies<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Climate-3\"><\/span>Climate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Question 1.<br \/>\nDue to the absence of the north-south barriers, a local wind blows in the USA which is called ;<br \/>\n(a) loo<br \/>\n(b) cool breeze<br \/>\n(c) chinook<br \/>\n(d) none of these<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nchinook<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 2.<br \/>\nHow much lowest temperature has been recorded during winter in North America?<br \/>\n(a) 20\u00b0C<br \/>\n(b) \u2013 20\u00b0C<br \/>\n(c) 10\u00b0C<br \/>\n(d) \u2013 10\u00b0C<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\n\u2013 20\u00b0C<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flora_and_Fauna-3\"><\/span>Flora and Fauna<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Question 1.<br \/>\nWhat are the cattle farms in North America called?<br \/>\n(a) Velds<br \/>\n(b) Arches<br \/>\n(c) Sheds<br \/>\n(d) Ranches<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nRanches<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"People-3\"><\/span>People<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Question 1.<br \/>\nWhat is the second major industry of Canada?<br \/>\n(a) Dairy farming<br \/>\n(b) Coal mining<br \/>\n(c) Gold mining<br \/>\n(d) None of these<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nDairy farming<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 2.<br \/>\nThe important cities in American Prairies are<br \/>\n(a) Chicago,<br \/>\n(b) Minneapolis<br \/>\n(c) Kansas<br \/>\n(d) All of these<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nAll of these<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Velds-2\"><\/span>The Velds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Question 1.<br \/>\nWhat lies to the west of veld grasslands?<br \/>\n(a) Drakensburg<br \/>\n(b) River Orange<br \/>\n(c) Kalahari desert<br \/>\n(d) Nothing<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nKalahari desert<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Climate-4\"><\/span>Climate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Question 1.<br \/>\nWhich is the coldest month in the Veld grasslands?<br \/>\n(a) January<br \/>\n(b) July<br \/>\n(c) June<br \/>\n(d) October<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nJuly<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flora_and_Fauna-4\"><\/span>Flora and Fauna<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Question 1.<br \/>\nWhich of these animals is not found in the Velds?<br \/>\n(a) Leopard<br \/>\n(b) Cheetah<br \/>\n(c) Kudu<br \/>\n(d) Dodo<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nDodo<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"People-4\"><\/span>People<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Question 1.<br \/>\nWhat is Kimberley famous for?<br \/>\n(a) Gold<br \/>\n(b) Diamonds<br \/>\n(c) Silver<br \/>\n(d) Platinum<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nDiamonds<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Extra Questions &#8211; Life in the Temperate Grasslands Get NCERT Extra Questions for Class 7 Social Science Geography on Infinity [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"","_yoast_wpseo_title":"Extra Questions - 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