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

What is a conclusion that can be drawn from the selection regarding buffalo and native grasses?

Back

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

Front

What happens to crops when grasshoppers chew on them?

Back

Nothing grows back after the grasshoppers chew the fragile crops.

Front

Who discovered three hundred buffalo in Montana?

Back

W. T. Hornaday.

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 a decrease in biodiversity and affected other species that depended on the prairie.

Front

What is the significance of protecting native grasses?

Back

Native grasses are essential for maintaining the prairie ecosystem and supporting wildlife.

Front

How do cattle and buffalo differ in their grazing habits?

Back

Cattle tend to graze more selectively, while buffalo graze more aggressively and can overgraze.

Front

What environmental changes occurred due to the loss of buffalo?

Back

The loss of buffalo led to changes in vegetation, soil erosion, and habitat loss for other species.