CLASS V NATURAL REGIONS

Difference Between Tropical Or Hot Zone Grasslands And

Temperate Grasslands

Tropical grasslands

(i)

They are located in the tropical latitude in the interior of

the continent.

(ii)

The grass is tall (3m) coarse and spiky which is neither

juicy nor nutritive and there are scattered deciduous
trees.

(iii) They are known as the 'big game country' as there is a variety of herbivores and carnivores.
(iv) People practice nomadic herding.
(v)

Soil is not very fertile.

(vi) They are known as savannas in Australia and Africa, and

llanos and Campos in S. America.

Temperate Grasslands
(i)

They are located in the temperate latitude in the interior

of the continent.

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(ii)

The grass is short, soft, juicy and nutritive. These are

treeless plains as rainfall is less.

(iii) The prairies are known as the 'Granary of the world'.

(iv) Commercial farming and commercial herding is carried on.
(v)

Soil is very fertile.

(vi) They are known as prairies in N. America, steppes in Asia,

pampas in Argentina and Downs in Australia.

Difference between conifers and deciduous trees:

1. Deciduous trees have leaves that fall off during fall and are
completely gone during winter.
2. Deciduous trees have leaves that change in color (to yellow,
orange, or red).
3. Coniferous trees bear seeds into cones.
4. Coniferous trees are softwood trees while deciduous trees
are primarily hardwood.

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