WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The region of Africa with open grasslands and scattered trees is the
A
Sahara
B
Sahel
C
Savanna
D
Rainforest
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The tropical grasslands in Africa are known as savannah. In these areas alternate wet and dry seasons results in the growth of a distinctive coarse and tall grass with scattered trees. Soil is not very fertile. The region is full of carnivorous animals, and a vast range of grazing animals.

Detailed explanation-2: -Savanna grasslands are punctuated with scattered trees; they are found in equatorial regions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Explain that the African savanna is also called tropical grassland. It has warm temperatures year-round and rainfall is seasonal, being highest in the summer. The savanna is characterized by grasses and small or dispersed trees that do not form a closed canopy, allowing sufficient sunlight to reach the ground.

Detailed explanation-4: -Savanna is grassland with scattered individual trees. Savannas of one sort or another cover almost half the surface of Africa (about five million square miles, generally central Africa) and large areas of Australia, South America, and India. Climate is the most important factor in creating a savanna.

Detailed explanation-5: –In option A, Savannah is referred to as a grassland ecosystem. It contains trees widely spread over large areas, making it the correct answer. Africa is the most popular continent for savannahs. Savannahs are of varying nature depending on various climatic conditions.

Detailed explanation-6: -The largest areas of savanna are found in Africa, South America, Australia, India, the Myanmar (Burma)–Thailand region in Asia, and Madagascar.

Detailed explanation-7: -savanna. noun. type of tropical grassland with scattered trees.

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