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Q96 (NDA-II/2012) Geography › World Physical Geography › Natural vegetation biomes Answer Verified

The grassland region of South Africa is known as

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The grassland region of South Africa is known as the Veld (or Veldt). These grasslands are primarily located in the interior plateau of southern Africa [1]. They are categorized based on elevation and climate: the High Veld consists of temperate grasslands at higher altitudes (4,000–6,000 feet), while the Low Veld or Bush-veld represents more tropical savanna-like regions at lower elevations [2]. In contrast, Selvas refers to the tropical rainforests of the Amazon basin, and Llanos refers to the tropical savannas of the Orinoco basin in Venezuela and Colombia [4]. The Downs are temperate grasslands found in the Murray-Darling basin of Australia [2]. The Veld is characterized by vast stretches of grass and low shrubs, supporting diverse wildlife and serving as a critical resource for livestock grazing in South Africa [5].

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  1. [1] Certificate Physical and Human Geography , GC Leong (Oxford University press 3rd ed.) > Chapter 20: The Temperate Continental (Steppe) Climate > Natural Vegetation > p. 191
  2. [2] Physical Geography by PMF IAS, Manjunath Thamminidi, PMF IAS (1st ed.) > Chapter 30: Climatic Regions > Distribution > p. 445
  3. [3] Physical Geography by PMF IAS, Manjunath Thamminidi, PMF IAS (1st ed.) > Chapter 30: Climatic Regions > Distribution of Savanna Climate > p. 436
  4. [4] Physical Geography by PMF IAS, Manjunath Thamminidi, PMF IAS (1st ed.) > Chapter 30: Climatic Regions > Natural Vegetation of Savanna Climate > p. 437
  5. [5] https://www.fao.org/4/y8344e/y8344e08.htm
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