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Geography Chp.7 – Temperate Zone-Grasslands Name:_________________Std:VDiv:_______Roll No.________Date:________ Q.1. Fill in the blanks: 1. Temperate means neither too hot nor too cold. 2. The temperate zone has four distinct seasons summer, winter, autumn and spring. 3. The tallest tress in the world are the redwoods of California the USA. 4. The downs of Australia are one of the largest areas in the world for sheep. 5. The pine and fir trees are well-known conifers. 6. A giant sequoia in California is called the ‘General Sherman’ 1 Q.2.Grasslands are known by different names in different parts of the world: North America Prairies Eurasia South America South Africa Australia Steppes Pampas Veldt Downs Q.3. Give reasons: 1. Today very little of the original prairies remain- because much of the land has been turned into agricultural land and urban areas also increasing. However, in many areas there is an effort to restore the prairies and reintroduce the traditional plants and wildlife. 2. Grasses are able to survive fires- because two-thirds of many grasses are below the ground. Desert VegetationGobi Desert of Central Asia are so dry that they are deserts. These areas have desert vegetation which is adapted to this region Eg: fleshy leaves, thorny stems and grasses. 2 Deciduous forests Found in eastern and western United States, Canada, Europe and parts of Russia. Trees lose their leaves every year Eg; Oak, maple, beech and elm. Coniferous forests Cooler areas have coniferous tress. Tall, straight, evergreen, cone-bearing trees with leaves that are needle-like. Eg; pine and fir. Mediterranean vegetation Some parts of the temperate zone, including those around the Mediterranean Sea Dry hot summer and winter rain Also called Mediterranean vegetation E.g.; cork oak, conifers like redwood and giant sequoia and small bushes like lavender and rosemary. 3 Q.4.Some animals found in Temperate Zone along with pictures: Northern Hemisphere Southern Hemisphere Bison Ant eaters Grizzly bear Llamas Large elks Alpacas Giant Panda Anacondas Wolves Koala Bears kangaroo Wallabies 4 Q.5. Answer the following questions: 1. Where are the temperate zones located? Ans: The temperate zone in the northern hemisphere is located between the Tropic of Cancer and the Arctic Circle. The temperate zone in the southern hemisphere is located between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Antarctic Circle. 2. What does the word ‘temperate’ mean? And ‘Temperate’ means neither too hot nor too cold. This describes the climate of the temperate zone, which is not as hot as the hot zone nor as cold as the Frigid Zone. 3. What is the difference in climate between those areas that lie closer to the tropics and those that are away from the tropics? Ans: Those areas of the temperate zone that are near the tropics are warmer than the areas of the temperate zone that are further away from the tropics. 4. What are the grasslands of North America and Eurasia called? Ans: The grasslands of North America are called prairies and those of Eurasia are called the Steppes. 5. What are conifers? How are they different from deciduous trees? Ans: Conifers are tress that have needle – like leaves and cones in which their seed is found. They grow in temperate regions and cold areas where snow falls. The snow can slide off the needles without damaging them.Conifers are different from deciduous trees because they do not lose their leaves in cold weather. 6. Describe how some animals and birds of the temperate zone behave in winter. Ans: Some animals of the temperate zone hibernate during the winter. This means that they go into a deep sleep and only wake up once spring comes. Other animals, particularly birds, migrate to warmer places as winter approaches. They return to the temperate regions once spring comes. 7.Why is this region called the granary of the world? Ans: Because in some wealthy countries, there are huge mechanizes farms which produce vast amounts of wheat. 5