Temperate Grasslands Quiz

Where is the temperate zone located in the northern hemisphere?

• Equator and Antarctic Circle

• Equator and Tropic of Cancer

• Tropic of Capricorn and Antarctic Circle

• Tropic of Cancer and Arctic Circle

What type of climate do the grasslands in the northern hemisphere have?

• Tropical

• Continental

• Maritime

• Polar

What is the name of the hot wind that blows over the prairies in spring?

• Mistral

• Sirocco

• Typhoon

• Chinook

Where are llamas and anacondas found in the temperate zone?

• Equator

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

• Tropic of Cancer

What is the name of the skilled horsemen in South America?

• Sherpas

• Cowboys

• Samurais

• Gauchos

Which animals are found in the grasslands of the northern hemisphere?

• Bisons and Grizzly Bears

• Llamas and Anacondas

• Wolves and Swallows

• Kangaroos and Wallabies

What is the most common grass fed to cattle in the temperate grasslands?

• Rye

• Flax

• Clover

• Alfalfa

Which region is known as the granary of the world?

• Steppes of Asia

• Savannas of Africa

• Pampas of South America

• Prairies of North America

What is the main activity carried out in the grasslands besides agriculture?

• Fishing

• Mining

• Forestry

• Livestock Ranching

Which tribe in the grasslands practices nomadic herding?

• Maasai

• Kirghiz

• Hottentots

• American Indians