Geography PYQ 396 of 587 · Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Continents & Landforms · Grasslands

What is the name of mid-latitude grassland in South America?

  1. APrairie
  2. BPampas
  3. CVeld
  4. DSteppes
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

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Correct answer: (b) Pampas

Explanation

In the continent of South America, the mid-latitude or temperate grassland is called the Pampas. This grassland mainly extends over Argentina and Uruguay, and also into the southern part of Brazil. Other important mid-latitude grasslands include the Prairies (North America) and the Downs (Australia).

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