[tex]\Large\boxed{\mathsf{C)~a~vast~grassland}}[/tex]
A "steppe" is a region where it can very dry and grassy. This region usually lies near polar and tropic regions. Having a cold winter and a hot summer like most other regions do. This "steppe" is a ecoregion commonly found in Eurasia. This region is commonly made up of grasslands, shrub-lands, and savanna's.
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