The grassland region of North America is known as:

Question

The grassland region of North America is known as:

1. A. Selvas
2. B. Downs
3. C. Veldt
4. D. Prairies (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — Prairies

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Prairies.

Key Points

• The temperate grasslands of North America are called Prairies.
• They stretch across the Great Plains of the USA and Canada.
• Other grasslands: Pampas (South America), Savanna/Veldt (Africa), Steppes (Central Asia/Eastern Europe), Downs (Australia), and Selvas refer to tropical rainforests of the Amazon.