Class 7 Geography – Chapter 9
Life in the Temperate Grasslands
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🌍 Introduction

Temperate grasslands are found in the mid-latitudes. They have moderate climate and are suitable for farming and grazing. This chapter explains the Prairies and the Velds.

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🌾 The Prairies

📍 Location

• Located in North America
• Stretch across the USA and Canada

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🌦️ Climate

• Moderate climate
• Hot summers and cold winters
• Moderate rainfall

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🌱 Natural Vegetation

• Tall grasses
• Few trees near rivers

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🐃 Wildlife

• Bison (buffalo), antelope, coyotes
• Prairie dogs and birds

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👨‍🌾 Life of People

• Highly mechanised farming
• Main crops: wheat and maize
• Large farms called “granaries of the world”

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🌿 The Velds

📍 Location

• Located in South Africa

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🌦️ Climate

• Mild summers and cool winters
• Rainfall mainly in summer

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🌾 Natural Vegetation

• Short grasses
• Scattered trees

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🐘 Wildlife

• Lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras

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👩‍🌾 Life of People

• Mixed farming practiced
• Sheep rearing is common
• Mining of gold and diamonds

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🔄 Human Activities

People have modified grasslands for agriculture, mining and settlement. Modern technology has increased agricultural production.

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📌 Key Exam Points:
• Prairies – North America, wheat farming
• Velds – South Africa, sheep rearing
• Difference in vegetation and wildlife

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