Question

The grasslands in Africa are known as _________.
A. Prairies
B. Pampas
C. Veiled
D. Savannah
E. Steppe

Answer 1

Hint: There are two different types of grasslands based on geographical conditions.
a. Temperate b. Tropical. Temperate regions have cold winters and warm summers with some rain; hence grasses grown here are short, soft and juicy. They are good and nutritious for cattle feed. Tropical regions have dry and wet seasons that remain warm throughout the year; hence grasses here are coarse, spiky and less suitable or nutritious for cattle feed.

Complete answer:
Prairies - these types of grasslands are generally found in the North American regions. These grasslands require moderate climatic conditions. They thrive well in moderate temperature and moderate rain.

Pampas- these types of grasslands are generally found in the South American regions. These generally grow in drier zones and are also known as Argentine Pampas.

Veiled- occasional snowfall is observed in the regions with veiled grasslands. The temperature is hot in summers and very cold in winters.

Savannah- these grasslands are found in the tropical zone, where the temperature is warm throughout the year. Since it is located in the tropical zone, it exhibits extreme wet and dry seasons. Africa is located in the tropical zone.

Steppe- these grasslands are found in Europe. The climate here is warm to hot summers, and cool to very cold winters. They are often found in temperate forests and deserts.

Hence, the correct answer is option (D).

Note: The largest Savanna is located in Africa near the equator.
The Temperate (Prairies, Pampas, Veiled and Steppe) type of grasslands are found in the mid-latitudinal zones and in the interior part of continents.
Tropical grasslands (Savannah) are found in the Tropical zone that lies between Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn.
Apart from the grasslands mentioned here, one more type is the Campos found in Brazil.