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NCERT Class 7 Geography: Chapter 9, Question Give reasons Q.4
(i) The Prairies are known as the ‘Granaries of the World’.
(ii) Rise of wool industry in the Velds.
(i) The Prairies are known as the ‘Granaries of the World’ due to the huge surplus of wheat production. The soil here contains high humus content which provide required nutrition to the crops. The temperature in the Prairies is also suitable for the growth of food crops.
(ii) Rise of wool industry in the Velds because people sheep rearing is the most important occupation of people living there. Sheep are bred mainly for wool and also Merino sheep is a popular species there whose wool is very warm.
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