Question

The Velds have a mild climate due to the influence of the________________.
A. Mediterranean sea
B. Pacific Ocean
C. Indian Ocean
D. North Sea

Answer 1

Hint: The temperate grasslands of South Africa are called the velds. They are rolling plateaus with varying heights ranging from 600 m to 1100 m.

Complete answer: The Velds are temperate grasslands of South Africa. They are rolling plateaus with varying heights ranging from 600 m to 1100 m. They have a mild climate due to the influence of the indian Ocean. Summers in Africa are short and warm and the average temperature is 20 degree celsius. Due to the warm ocean currents on the shores of Velds, rain falls in summer months but if the rainfall is scanty in winter months from June till August, then there is a chance of drought. Vegetation is sparse and grasses dominate this area. Red grass, Acacia, Maroola are some of the major vegetation of this area. Lion, Leopard, Cheetah and Kudu are found in the region of Velds.
Looking at the options given:
Option A. Savannah grasslands occur around Mediterranenan sea. It is an incorrect option.
Option B. Prairies are found near Pacific Ocean. It is an incorrect option.
Option C. Velds occur due to the influence of the Indian Ocean. This is the correct answer.
Option D. Steppes occur due to the influence of the North sea. It is an incorrect option.

Thus, The correct answer is Option C.

Note: People from the velds region are known for cattle rearing and mining because there is no fertile land for agriculture and wherever they found fertile land, they grow crops such as maize, wheat, barley, and potatoes.