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C. Write Prairies or Velds :
1. These grasslands are located in the continent of Africa : ______________

2. The cattle farms are called ranches here : ______________
3. An important centre of industry is Pretoria here : ______________
4. A local wind called Chinook blows here : ______________
5. This is the most industrialised region of Africa : ______________

6. This is the most industrialised region of the world : ______________

D. Fill in the blanks :
1. The grasslands have ______________ type of climate.
2. The grasslands are called ______________ in North America and ______________ in South Africa.
4. The prairies are called the ______________ of the world.

6. Kimberley is famous for its ______________ mines.
3. ______________ ploughing and ______________ cropping are practised in the prairies to prevent
soil erosion.

5. The practice of undertaking cattle-rearing and farming on the same field is called ______________
farming.

E. Compare the prairies and the velds in respect of the following factors :
1. Location 2. Climate 3. Topography
4. Occupations 5. Industries 6. Wildlife

F. Answer in one word or phrase :
1. In which place are the grasslands called the prairies?
2. What is the name of the local wind that blows in the prairies?

3. What are the cattle farms in the prairies called?
4. What desert lies to the west of the velds?
5. What are the summer months in the velds?

6. What is the name of the practice of cattle-rearing and farming on the same field?
G. Answer the questions in brief :

1. Where are the prairies located?
2. Describe the topography of prairies in brief.
3. Who are cowboys?

4. How is the climate in the velds?
5. What has endangered the wildlife in the velds?
6. What factors contribute in the development of industries in the velds?

H. Answer the questions in detail :
1. Describe the climate of the prairies.

2. Write a short note on vegetation found in prairies.

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