Question

Which of the following are the temperate grasslands of North America?

• A. Eurasian steppes
• B. Pampas
• C. Prairies
• D. Chaurs

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Prairies

The correct option is C.

The explanation for the correct option :

1. The name temperate grasslands in North America is called Prairies.
2. It is bounded in the West by the Rocky Mountains and in the East by the Great Lakes.
3. The majority of the prairies are treeless except for the lower river valleys.

The explanation for incorrect options:

Option A:

Eurasian steppes is the temperate grassland located in Eurasia.

Option B:

Pampas is the temperate grassland found in the Central region of Argentina.

Option D:

Chaurs are the lands that act as sponges to control floods in the lower river valleys of northern Bihar.

Final answer: Prairies are the temperate grasslands of Northern America.