Q. The grasslands called “Pampas” are found in which among the following regions?
Answer: South America
Notes: Pampas are located in South America, covering more than 1,200,000 square kilometers. The Pampas are found in Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil. The word "pampa" comes from the Quechua word for "plain". The Pampas are fertile, low-lying grasslands with a temperate climate. They receive 600 to 1,200 mm of precipitation annually. The Pampas are home to roughly 400 species of birds and 100 other species. Grasslands are transitional biomes, meaning they are found between deserts and forests. They cover a quarter of the Earth's land and can be found on every continent except Antarctica.

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