Q148
Which of the following statements is correct?
A.
Steppes are the temperate grasslands of South America
B.
Prairies are the temperate grasslands of North America
AnswerC.
Pampas are the temperate grasslands of South Australia
D.
Forests-with trees which do not shed their leaves seasonally are called deciduous forests
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
It is actually ‘a sea of grasses’. The prairies cover parts of the United States of America and parts of Canada. The Rocky Mountains bound them in the West. The Great Lakes cover them in the east. The tributaries of Mississippi drain the prairies in the USA. On the other hand, the tributaries of the Saskatchewan Rivers drain the prairies of Canada.