Lesson 9.

Temperate Climate ( Sol’s)

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A. Fill in the blanks.

1. Grassland is the most prominent feature of the Temperate Zone.

2. Temperate Zones have moderate climate and high diurnal range of temperature.

3. In the northern hemisphere, the Temperate Zone experiences continental type of climate.

4. Alfalfa is an important nutrient-rich fodder grass.

5. Coniferous forests spread across the Taiga belt in Canada.

B. Match the following.

1. Pampas e. South America

2. Prairie c. North America

3. Veldt a. South Africa

4. Down b. Australia

5. Steppe d. Asia

.C. Write ‘T’ for true and ‘F’ for false.

1. Temperate climate spreads across most of the continents in the world. T

2. The Temperate Zone has an extreme climate. F

3. Temperate grasslands are known as prairies in North America. T

4. Alfalfa is a weed that grows commonly in the prairies and pampas. F

5. Temperate grasslands support extensive farming. T

D. Answer the following in a few words.

1. What is the main factor that determines the amount of rainfall that temperate regions
receive?

Ans:-Depending upon the distance from the sea, temperate regions receive moderate to low rainfall.

2. Name any five temperate grasslands in the world.

Ans:-Temperate grasslands of the world are prairies in North America, pampas in South America,
steppes in Russia, veldts in South Africa and downs in Australia.

3. Name any five animal species found in the temperate grasslands.

Ans:-Five animal species found in temperate grasslands are bison, grizzly bears, jaguar, peccary and
kangaroo.
4. Name the tribes inhabiting the temperate regions.

Ans:- Khoikhoi, San and Bantu tribes live in the grasslands of southern Africa. Kirghiz, Turk and
Mongolian tribes inhabit the temperate regions of Central Asia.

5. Why is the temperate region known as the granary of the world?

Ans:-Temperate belts are well populated. Its favourable climate and uninterrupted plains support
extensive farming. Large areas of pampas, prairies and steppes have been converted into fields.
Wheat, barley, maize, rye and oats are largely grown in this region. Therefore, this region is known as
the granary of the world.

E. Answer the following in detail.

2. Why does the climate vary from severe to moderate in the northern and southern
hemispheres?

Ans:-Some areas of the temperate region in the northern hemisphere experience a continental type of
climate. This type of climate prevails when the land is away from any water body. In the southern
hemisphere, the grasslands are spread along the coasts. Proximity to the sea means that climate in this
region is moderate. Therefore, climate in the temperate region in the southern hemisphere remains
pleasant for most parts of the year.

4. Why is extensive farming carried out in the temperate grasslands?

Ans:- Temperate belt has a favourable climate and uninterrupted plains which support extensive
farming. Large areas of pampas, prairies and steppes have been converted into fields. Wheat, maize,
barley, rye and oats are largely grown in these regions.

5. How popular is pastoral farming in the temperate regions?

Ans:- Cultivation in the temperate regions is accompanied by a vital pastoral industry. The fertile
pastures in these grasslands support a flourishing cattle and sheep rearing industry. In Argentina, this
industry is an integral part of its culture. Cowboys are known as gauchos in Argentina. Estancia is the
huge and splendid pastoral farm. Gauchos are responsible for the management of these farms.