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life in temperate grasslands Flashcards

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1
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what are temperate grasslands

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regions where dominant vegetation consists of grasses and shrubs

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where are temperate grasslands found

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in middle latitudes in regions with semi-arid continental climate

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characteristic feature of grasslands and the reason

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abscence of trees- climate and soil, some scientists claim due to large scale deforestation

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where is the prairie found

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USA and Canada between 40 and 55 degrees N

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what is the prairie

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expanse of largely flat ground covered in lush grass

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what is surrounding the prairie

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it is flanked by the rockies in the west and the Appalachian mountains in the east

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in the USA what states does the prairie cover and which river is it drained by

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it is drained by the river Mississippi. it spread over the states of North Dakota South Dakota, Kansas Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Montana, Iowa and Wisconsin

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which river is the canadian prairie drained by and over what provinces does it extend

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Saskatchewan river- Saskatchewan Manitoba, Ontario and Alberta

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which place is called the gateway to the prairies

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winnipeg in canada

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what can the north American prairie be divided into

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tallgrass prairie, mixed and shortgrass prairie

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what is the climate like in the prairies in summer

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known for20 degree celcius

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what is climate like in prairie in winter

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minus 20 degree celcius

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what are winters like in Winnipeg, Canada

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severe dropping to minus 34 celsius with snow

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what is rainfall like in the prairie

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moderate with about 50 cm annually

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how is the wind in the prairie

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absence of trees or any barriers result in wind blowing with great force and chinook blowinf from the rockies

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what is the plantlife in the prairie

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various grasses small patches of woodland where there is sufficient warmth and water

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what trees are found in the prairie

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willows alders and poplars

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18
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what limits the number of trees in the prairie

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fire

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what animal life is present in the prairie

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bison, badger, coyote, prairie dog, rabbit and gopher

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what is the population like in the prairies and what is the main occupation

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sparsely populated with agriculture the main occupation

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what place is called the granary of the world and why

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the prairie because it has such a high production of food grain

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what are the ideal conditions for modern and scientific methods of cultivation

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50cm of rain and rich fertile soil

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what methods and tools do the wheat farms in the prairies use

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scientifically treated seeds and machinery like seed drills, weeders, cutters, thrashers ,harvesters, etc

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in hilly regions what method of farming is practiced

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contour ploughing or terrace farming

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in flat regions what kind of farming is practiced

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strip cropping

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what crops are produced in the prairie

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wheat, maize, cotton, oats, barley, soya bean, potato

27
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what is the largest corn growing redion

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prairie

28
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what has lead to the rise of food processing industries in the prairies

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high productivity of agriculture and diary

29
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what is a ranch

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a large cattle farm

30
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what deposits are the prairies rich in

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coal and iron

31
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how is the mined materials transported

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mainly by rails but also by inland water ways

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what are the importantcities in the prairies

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chicago indianapolis, minneapolis , Kansas city and denver in USA. winnipeg edmenton, clagary and saskatoon

33
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what is a veldt

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the temperate grassland in south africa

34
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in which hemisphere does the veldt lay in

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southern

35
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at what level is the veldt found

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600-1100m over mean sea level

36
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where does the veldt lie

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25 to 37 degree latitiude

37
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what is the veldt surrounded by

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Drakensberg mountain in the east and the Kalahari desert in the west

38
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by what river is the veldt drained by

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orange and Limpopo rivers

39
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what part of africa does the veldt cover

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south africa

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what are the summers like in the veldt

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short warm and wet. most rainfall occurs netween november and feb. warm ocean currents

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what is the temp of Johannesburg during summer

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mean of 20 degrees thanks to indian ocean

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how does rainfall decrease

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south to north, east to west

43
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what are the hottest months in the veldt

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DECENBER AND JAN

44
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how are winters in the veldt

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cold and dry. 5-15 degrees. can drop to freezing levels at night

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how is the temp at the high veldt

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cool throughout the year

46
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why is the vegetation limited in the veldt

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semi-arid conditions

47
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what is the plant life like in the veldt

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sporadic though widespread. red grass grown in the bush veldt. acacia and maroola spotted along streams in high veldt

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what is the bush veldt

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lower altitudes

49
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what animals are found in the veldt

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giraffe, black rhinos, antelopes, leopards, lions and cheetahs

50
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what is the main occupation of people in the veldt

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agriculture, cattle rearing and mining

51
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what is mixed farming

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mixed farming is cultivating crops and rearing cattle on the same farm

52
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what is extensive agriculture

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agriculture practiced on vast land with machines and few people

53
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what crops are grown on a veldt

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maize, wheat, cucumber, potato, oats, barley, tobacco, cocoa, cotton

54
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why is the veldt more suited for cattle rearing

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soil is not fertile

55
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what sheep are reared in the veldt

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angora for wool leather and wheat. merino for it’s fine and warm wool

56
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in what regions are cattle rearing practiced large scale

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rainy and warm supporting the diary industry

57
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what minerals is the veldt rich in

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coal, iron, gold, diamonds

58
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where is gold mined

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Witwatersrand a mountain ridgw

59
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what place is known for it’s diamond mines

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Kimberley

Geography class 7 (6 decks)

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