Wonders Grade 4 - Unit 2 Week 3

Front

Who discovered three hundred buffalo in Montana?

Back

W. T. Hornaday

Front

What happened when the grasshoppers chewed the fragile crops growing on the plains?

Back

Nothing grew back.

Front

What is important to protect in the prairie ecosystem?

Back

Both the buffalo and the native grasses.

Front

How did buffalo and cattle affect the prairie differently?

Back

Buffalo helped keep the grasses healthy, while cattle packed the earth.

Front

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

Back

Loss of buffalo killed the prairie.

Front

What role did buffalo play in the lives of Native Americans?

Back

Buffalo provided them with food, clothing, and shelter.

Front

What is contour plowing?

Back

A farming practice that helps prevent soil erosion.

Front

Why are buffalo considered important to the prairie ecosystem?

Back

They help maintain the health of the grasslands.

Front

What impact did the loss of buffalo have on the prairie?

Back

It led to the decline of the prairie ecosystem.

Front

What is the significance of W. T. Hornaday's discovery of buffalo?

Back

It highlighted the need for conservation efforts.