Temperate Grasslands-Steppes
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Temperate Grasslands |
| 1. |
The Temperate Grass lands are also known as steppes. |
| 2. |
This includes Eurasia from western to caspian sea; Loess highlands of North western China; Anatolian plateau; Spanish meseta etc. |
| 3. |
Large areas in this region are grasslands due to less rainfall. Grazing is the basic activity in these areas. |
| 4. |
The amount of rainfall ranges between 25-50 cms. |
| 5. |
In this region the Grand Canyon of the Colorado is located in the Colorado plateau in U.S.A. |
| 6. |
The Grasslands are called as 'steppes' in North America: 'Prairies in South America; Velds and Downs in Australia; pampas in South Africa. |
| 7. |
Kangaroos are present in Australia. |
| 8. |
Agriculture is extensive in this region. Wheat is the major crop. |
| 9. |
In U.S. Patagonia best quality of wool is obtained from the Angora goats. It is obtained in large estates called Estancias. |
| 10. |
Permanent settlements are found near oases. |
| 11. |
Mineral wealth of this region consists coal, Manganese, Ores, Gold, Diamond Gold etc. |
| 12. |
Witwaters Rand is famous for gold deposists and kimberly is for the Diamonds. |
| 13. |
The Urban centres of this region includes Baku, Ankara, Madrid, Ulanbotor, pretoria, Johannesburg etc. |