Consider the following characteristics of a grassland:
- 1. An extensive area of mid latitude grasslands are devoid of trees and shrubs.
- 2. The climate is characterised by hot summers, cold winters and relatively low rainfall occurring mainly in spring and summer.
- 3. In humid parts, grasses grow to a meter or more in height.
On the basis of the above characteristics, select the correct grassland from the options given below :
Steppes
Prairies
Savanna
Pampas
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UPSC NDA-1 – 2024
Mid-latitude grasslands exist on multiple continents but have regional names (Steppes in Eurasia, Prairies in North America, Pampas in South America, Veld in Africa). Their existence is primarily determined by a climate that is too dry for forests but wet enough for grasses to thrive.