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The famous grasslands located in the interior plains of North America, stretching from Canada down to Texas, are known by which term?
A. Steppes
B. Pampas
C. Prairies✓ Correct Answer
D. Savannas
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Prairies are vast temperate grassland biomes covering the interior lowlands of North America, renowned for fertile chernozem soils and intensive grain farming. Steppes refer to temperate grasslands in Eurasia, Pampas are found in South America, and Savannas are tropical grasslands. North American prairies form the primary wheat and corn belt of the continent.
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