Q1: Where are most grasslands of the world situated?
Ans: Most grasslands of the world are situated in the Temperate Zone.
Q2: What are the prairies?
Ans: Prairies are the grasslands of North America.
Q3: Describe the climate of the prairies.
Ans: The prairies have hot summers and cold winters. Moderate rainfall occurs, mostly in summers.
Q4: There were millions of bison a few hundred years ago in the prairies. But we cannot see any now. Why?
Ans: Because most of the grasslands have been cleared for agriculture by the people who came from Europe and settled here.
Q5: Why are prairies so attractive for farming?
Ans: Soil is very fertile and water is available in plenty. So the land of prairies is very good and attractive for farming.
Q6: What is the main occupation of the people in the western part of the prairies?
Ans: The main occupation of the people in the western part of prairies is rearing cattle.
Q7: What is a ranch? What are the main products of a ranch in the prairies?
Ans: A ranch is a large farm used for rearing cattle. Beef and dairy products are the main products of ranches.
Q8: The prairies have a small population. Why?
Ans: Most of the farming and rearing works are done with the help of machines. Fewer people are required to work on large farms. So the prairies have a small population.
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