Some type of grass grows on almost everysurface of the Earth. List names of places where you have observed grass growing. e.g., lawns, cricket field, between cracks of a side walk, etc.

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Velds lie in the Southern hemisphere. Whenit is summers in velds, what season would it be in the prairies?

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What are the temperate grasslands of North America called?

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What are the cattle farms in the North American Grasslands known as?

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Name the rivers that drain the velds.

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When is the rainy season in the Velds?

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What is the major occupation of the people of the South African grasslands?

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Explain the major features of the prairies.

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Give an account on the climate of the prairies.

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Briefly explain the climate of the velds.

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Write a brief notes on flora and fauna of the prairies.

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Write a brief notes on flora and fauna of the velds.

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