SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The steppes are best suited for which economic activity
A
agriculture
B
livestock grazing
C
forestry
D
mining
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -The abundance of short grass on steppes makes it a perfect location for large mammals to graze, and these mammals include bison, cattle, sheep, horses, deer, antelope, and goats. Other animals that are commonly found in steppes include wolves, foxes, falcons, and eagles.

Detailed explanation-3: -Steppes are the grasslands of Russia. In recent decades, various parts of the steppes have been cleared and brought under cultivation.

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