Environment And Road Safety Education And Violence Against Women And Children And Drug Abuse 2022 Exam With Answers

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Steppes are dry grasslands with:

A: 10 - 20 inches of rainfall a year
B: Below 10 inches rainfall a year
C: Above 100 inches rainfall a year
D: 60 - 80 inches rainfall a year

The answer is: B

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Explanation

B: Below 10 inches rainfall a year

Steppes are characterized by a semi-arid to arid climate with relatively low rainfall. They typically receive below 10 inches of rainfall per year, which is not enough to support the growth of forests but can sustain the growth of grasses and other drought-resistant vegetation.