Worksheet: Life in the Temperate Grasslands | Window on the Word Class 7: Solutions, Notes & Worksheets PDF Download

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) What is the primary geographical feature to the west of the prairie in North America?
(a) The Great Lakes
(b) The Mississippi River
(c) The Rocky Mountains
(d) The Pacific Ocean

(ii) Which type of grassland is located within the tropics?
(a) Temperate grassland
(b) Savanna
(c) Prairie
(d) Veld

(iii) What is the primary economic activity in the prairie region of North America today?
(a) Mining
(b) Fishing
(c) Agriculture
(d) Tourism

(iv) Which of the following animals is NOT commonly found in the prairie region?
(a) Bison
(b) Coyotes
(c) Penguins
(d) Prairie dogs

(v) What is the main reason behind the reduction of the bison population in the prairie?
(a) Natural disasters
(b) Disease outbreak
(c) Extensive hunting
(d) Climate change

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i) The strong, warm, dry wind that can raise temperatures in the prairie is called _______.
(ii) The prairie can be divided into three regions based on vegetation—the tallgrass prairie, mixed-grass prairie, and _______ prairie.
(iii) The veld region in southern Africa is known for rich deposits of minerals like coal and _______.
(iv) The Drakensburg Mountains are located to the _______ of the veld region.
(v) The Dust Bowl in the prairie was a result of removing the native grasses and prolonged _______.

Q3: Match the Column (In a Table)

Match the items in Column A with their corresponding descriptions in Column B.

Q4: True or False

(i) Tropical grasslands are located within the temperate zone.
(ii) The original inhabitants of the prairie were primarily engaged in agriculture.
(iii) The veld region has cold winters from November to March.
(iv) Agriculture is not a significant economic activity in the prairie region.
(v) The Dust Bowl was a period of severe dust storms in the veld region.