Thursday, 22 January 2026

 

Class 7 Geography – Chapter 9
Life in the Temperate Grasslands
MCQs & Practice Worksheet


📝 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. Temperate grasslands are found in:

a) Polar regions
b) Mid-latitudes ✅
c) Equatorial regions
d) Desert regions


2. The Prairies are located in:

a) South America
b) Africa
c) North America ✅
d) Australia


3. The Prairies are called the “Granaries of the World” because:

a) They have forests
b) They produce large quantities of wheat ✅
c) They have many rivers
d) They have deserts


4. Which of the following animals is commonly found in the Prairies?

a) Lion
b) Elephant
c) Bison ✅
d) Camel


5. The Velds are located in:

a) North America
b) Europe
c) South Africa ✅
d) Asia


6. The main occupation of people in the Velds is:

a) Fishing
b) Hunting
c) Sheep rearing and farming ✅
d) Lumbering


7. Which mineral is mined in the Velds?

a) Coal
b) Iron
c) Gold and diamonds ✅
d) Copper


8. Which type of farming is practiced in the Prairies?

a) Shifting farming
b) Subsistence farming
c) Mechanised farming ✅
d) Terrace farming


✍️ Practice Worksheet (Short Answers)

1. What are temperate grasslands?

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2. Why are the Prairies suitable for farming?

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3. Name two animals found in the Velds.

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4. Write two features of the climate of the Prairies.

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5. Why is sheep rearing common in the Velds?

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🧠 Think & Write

How does climate influence the occupation of people in temperate grasslands? Write your answer in 3–4 sentences.


🎯 Exam Tip:
• Remember: Prairies – North America – Wheat – Mechanised farming
• Remember: Velds – South Africa – Sheep rearing – Mining
• Practice answers in points for better marks

Prepared by Shaktimatha Learning 🌟
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