Savanna region of Brazil is locally called as:
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Correct Answer: (A)
Explanation:
The Cerrado is a vast tropical savanna ecoregion of Brazil. The other options are geographically distinct: Llanos is a tropical grassland plain situated to the east of the Andes in Colombia and Venezuela, while Pampas refers to the fertile temperate lowlands in Argentina, Uruguay, and southern Brazil.
📚 Additional Info: Major Grasslands of the World
Grasslands are broadly categorized into Tropical (hot all year, wet/dry seasons) and Temperate (warm summers, cold winters). This is a high-yield topic for matching-type questions.
1. Tropical Grasslands (Savannas)
| Local Name | Region / Country |
|---|---|
| Cerrado | Brazil |
| Campos | Brazil (Southern parts) |
| Llanos | Venezuela and Colombia |
| Savanna | East Africa (e.g., Kenya, Tanzania) and Australia |
2. Temperate Grasslands
| Local Name | Region / Country |
|---|---|
| Pampas | Argentina, Uruguay |
| Prairies | North America (USA, Canada) |
| Steppes | Eurasia (Ukraine, Russia, Central Asia) |
| Veld (or Veldt) | South Africa |
| Downs | Australia |
| Canterbury | New Zealand |
| Puszta | Hungary |