Wonders Grade 4 - Unit 2 Week 3

Front

What is the MAIN idea of the section titled 'The Buffalo'?

Back

The loss of buffalo killed the prairie.

Front

How do buffalo and cattle affect the prairie?

Back

Both buffalo and cattle graze on grass, but buffalo tend to eat more grass than cattle.

Front

Who discovered three hundred buffalo in Montana?

Back

W. T. Hornaday.

Front

What happened to the crops when grasshoppers chewed on them?

Back

Nothing grew back.

Front

What conclusion can be drawn about the importance of buffalo and native grasses?

Back

It is important to protect both the buffalo and the native grasses.

Front

What role did buffalo play in the prairie ecosystem?

Back

Buffalo were a key species that influenced the health and balance of the prairie ecosystem.

Front

What impact did the decline of buffalo have on other species in the prairie?

Back

The decline of buffalo led to changes in the ecosystem, affecting other species that depended on them.

Front

What are some reasons for the decline of the buffalo population?

Back

Overhunting, habitat loss, and competition with cattle contributed to the decline of the buffalo population.

Front

How did the introduction of cattle affect the prairie compared to buffalo?

Back

Cattle were introduced as livestock and grazed the prairie, but they did not have the same ecological impact as buffalo.

Front

What is the significance of protecting native grasses in the prairie?

Back

Native grasses are essential for soil health, preventing erosion, and providing habitat for wildlife.