The Buffalo are Back - Vocab and Comprehension

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What does 'extinct' mean?

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No longer in existence.

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

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Loss of buffalo killed the prairie.

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

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Nothing grew back.

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How do buffalo and cattle affect the prairie?

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Buffalo help keep grasses healthy, while cattle can pack the earth.

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What does 'rippled' mean?

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Formed small waves.

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What is the role of buffalo in the ecosystem?

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They help maintain the health of prairie grasses.

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What is a prairie?

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A large open area of grassland.

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Why were buffalo important to Native Americans?

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They provided food, clothing, and shelter.

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What does 'flourished' mean?

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To grow or develop in a healthy way.

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What is an imbalance in an ecosystem?

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A situation where one species dominates or is lacking.