Steppes of Russia


 
 
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Steppes of Russia

Steppes of Russia:

A steppe is a dry, grassy plain. Steppes occur in temperate climates, which lie between the tropics and polar regions.Steppes are semi-arid, meaning they receive 25 to 50 centimeters (10-20 inches) of rain each year. This is enough rain to support short grasses, but not enough for tall grasses or trees to grow. Many kinds of grasses grow on steppes, but few grow taller than half a meter (20 inches). Many of the worlds steppes have been converted to cropland and pasture. Short grasses that grow naturally on steppes provide grazing for cattle, goats, horses, camels, and sheep. Sometimes steppes are overgrazed, which occurs when there are more animals than the land can support.

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Question : 1

Steppes occur in temperate climates, which lie between the __________ regions.

Right Option : C
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Question : 2

Steppe grasslands is found in _______ .

Right Option : C
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Question : 3

Steppes are semi-arid regions and receive _________ centimeters of rain each year.

Right Option : B
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