WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a semi-arid flatland in North Africa/Middle East called?
A
Wadi
B
Delta
C
Pampas
D
Steppe
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The world’s largest steppe region, often referred to as “the Great Steppe", is found in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, and neighboring countries stretching from Ukraine in the west through Russia, Kazakhstan, China, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan to the Altai, Koppet Dag and Tian Shan ranges.

Detailed explanation-2: -A steppe is a plain mostly without trees, dominated by short grasses. This distinguishes a steppe from a PRAIRIE, which is usually qualified as having tall grasses. The word steppe is originally Russian, and it is in RUSSIA, UKRAINE, and KAZAKHSTAN where most steppes are found.

Detailed explanation-3: -Three specific examples of steppes include the Eurasian steppe, the Great Plains, and the Mongolian-Manchurian steppe. The Eurasian steppe is the largest steppe in the world, and it extends from Hungary to China. The U.S. Great Plains extends from Texas to Saskatchewan, Canada.

Detailed explanation-4: -2.1 Cold steppe. 2.2 Subtropical steppe.

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