PERIODIC TEST 2 REVISION WORKSHEET-2022-2023

SUBJECT-SOCIAL STUDIES
PRAIRIES-THE TEMPERATE GRASSLANDS OF USA

GRADE-5
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I. Read the questions carefully and select the correct answer.

1) Which of the following grasslands is the Temperate Grasslands of South Africa?
a. Prairies
b. Pampas
c. Steppes
d. Velds

2) The Prairies are also known as the ‘Granaries of the World’ due to _________________.
a. scarcity of wheat production
b. extensive import of wheat from India
c. surplus of wheat production
d. surplus of rice production

3) _______ is the main centre in the prairies for slaughtering animals.

a. Chicago
b. New York
c. Boston
d. Houston

II. Answer the following questions:

1) Describe the climate and vegetation found in the prairies of the USA.
2) Why is aquaponics considered as the future of sustainable agriculture?
3) Define the following terms: (Answer any One)
a. Prairies
c. Combine harvester

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Answers
1. d. Velds
2. c. surplus of wheat production
3. a. Chicago