Q. Consider the following statements regarding Tropical Grasslands:
1.These ecosystems are characterized by short, dense plants and receive less than 30 cm of highly erratic annual rainfall.
2.Regionally, these grasslands are known as Campos in Brazil and Llanos in Venezuela.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is incorrect: Tropical grasslands are characterized by a warm climate year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons, receiving a moderate 50 cm to 130 cm of annual rainfall. It is temperate grasslands that typically receive less precipitation (25 cm to 75 cm).
- Statement 2 is correct: Tropical grasslands are distributed globally across the tropics. Their regional names include the Savanna in East Africa, the Campos in the Brazilian Highlands, and the Llanos in the Orinoco River basin of Venezuela.
