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Match the following famous grassland biomes with their geographical regions: 1. Pampas - South America 2. Veldts - South Africa 3. Steppes - Eurasia 4. Downs - Australia Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
A. 1, 2 and 3 only
B. 1, 3 and 4 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4✓ Correct Answer
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Pampas are fertile temperate grasslands situated in Argentina and Uruguay, ideal for cattle ranching. The Veldts are high-altitude temperate grasslands located in South Africa. The Steppes are vast semi-arid continental grasslands stretching across Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The Downs refer to temperate grasslands found in southeastern Australia. Grassland biomes globally support intensive cereal agriculture and pastoral livestock industries.
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