Savannah/grassland regions Flashcards
Most of South Africa’s natural vegetation is?
grass
Grasses are found in the
savannah and grasslands
These natural regions are sometimes called the ____?
veld
Grasses grow in regions with climates of?
warm, wet summers and cold, dry winters with heavy frosts
There are a few trees and shrubs, such as ____
acacias, This is because grasslands burn easily wrom wildfires
The landscapes of savannah/grasslands are mostly
flat or low, with rolling hills and valleys
Most grassland area in South Africa is used for ______
farming crops like maize and wheat.
Natural vegetation and wildlife is mostly found
in protected national parks
What is the difference between savannah and grasslands
Grassland region is usually baron apart from the grass and few bushes, where Savannah region has few more trees, shrubs and small trees such as Acacias.
Protected national parks have become
major tourist attractions
What altitude is the Grasslands and Savannah regions
low altitude