Describe the features of the Prairies Grasslands and also explain about it...
Solution:
The temperate grasslands of North America are known as the Prairies.
The temperate grasslands of North America are known as the Prairies.
- It is a region of flat, gently sloping or hilly land.
- Mostly prairies are treeless but, near the low lying plains, flanking river valleys, woodlands can be found. Tall grass, upto two metres high, dominates the landscape.
- It is actually a “sea of grass.”
- Being located in the heart of a continent, the climate is of continental type with extreme temperatures.
- The summers are warm with temperatures of around 20°C, while in winter -20°C has been recorded in Winnipeg, Canada.
- In winters a thick blanket of snow covers this region. The annual rainfall is moderate and is ideal for the growth of grass. Due to the absence of the north-south barrier, a local wind “Chinook” blows here.