CLASS 7 GEOGRAPHY · NCERT · CH 9: LIFE IN THE TEMPERATE GRASSLANDS
Temperate Grasslands 🌾
NCERT-aligned Class 7 Geography topic. Every item is anchored to a real location on India's map — built for boards (CBSE, ICSE, state) and UPSC aspirants.
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Key locations covered (6)
- Prairies — USA/Canada
- Velds — South Africa
- Steppes — Eurasia (Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine)
- Pampas — Argentina (South America)
- Downs — Australia
- Comparison of Temperate Grasslands — Global
Sample questions (12 of 59)
Also called?
Granaries of the world
Location?
North America (USA & Canada) — between Rocky Mountains and Great Lakes
Climate?
Continental climate — hot summers, cold winters, moderate rainfall (50–75 cm)
Vegetation?
Tall grasses (no trees due to low rainfall and frequent fires)
Other crops?
Maize (corn), soybeans, barley, oats
Wildlife?
Bison (American buffalo), pronghorn antelope, prairie dogs, coyotes
Human activities?
Large-scale mechanised farming, cattle ranching
Major cities?
Chicago, Kansas City, Winnipeg, Calgary
What is the geographical or strategic significance of this feature?
World’s largest wheat-producing region; highly mechanised agriculture
Challenges?
Soil erosion (Dust Bowl history), groundwater depletion, climate change
Main occupation?
Cattle rearing
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About this topic
This topic is part of the NCERT Class 7 Geography syllabus, drawn from the chapter Ch 9: Life in the Temperate Grasslands. Content is cross-referenced against the latest NCERT textbook editions + standard reference works.
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