Question

Name a major area of extensive commercial grain farming in Africa.

Hint:

Remember: Temperate grasslands are the "granaries of the world." In South Africa, they are called the Velds.

Answer 1

Step 1: Concept
Identification of temperate grasslands used for commercial agriculture.

Step 2: Meaning
Locating the specific grassland ecosystem in Africa where large-scale mechanized grain farming takes place.

Step 3: Analysis

• Extensive commercial grain farming is exclusively practiced in the interior parts of semi-arid temperate grasslands globally.
• In Africa, this specific climatic and geographic zone is located in the southern part of the continent.
• These temperate grasslands of South Africa are geographically known as the Velds.

Step 4: Conclusion
The major area of extensive commercial grain farming in Africa is the Velds. (This corresponds to location 'B' on the map).