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What do you know about the Tallgrass Prairie?

Authored by Lisa Ball

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12th Grade

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What do you know about the Tallgrass Prairie?
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is a tallgrass prairie ecosystem?

A tallgrass prairie ecosystem is a type of forest characterized by tall trees.

A tallgrass prairie ecosystem is a type of desert characterized by sandy soil.

A tallgrass prairie ecosystem is a type of wetland characterized by standing water.

A tallgrass prairie ecosystem is a type of grassland characterized by tall grasses.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Which of the following is a native grass commonly found in tallgrass prairies?

Big bluestem

Zoysia grass

Bermuda grass

St. Augustine grass

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Why is prescribed burning important in tallgrass prairie management?

Prescribed burning increases the risk of wildfires and damages the ecosystem.

Prescribed burning reduces soil erosion and improves water quality.

Prescribed burning helps control invasive species, promotes the growth of native plants, and maintains the health and diversity of the ecosystem.

Prescribed burning has no impact on the management of tallgrass prairies.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is this photo taken at the Konza prairie?

Prairie pothole

Meteor strike

Bison wallow

Soil erosion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of tallgrass prairies?

temperate climate

rich soil

dense tree cover

abundant wildlife

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is the primary factor that determines the type and height of grasses found in a tallgrass prairie?

Rainfall or precipitation

Wind speed

Temperature

Soil pH

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which of the following is the biggest threat to tallgrass prairies?

Overgrazing by bison

The next Ice Age

Habitat destruction and conversion to agriculture

Grasshopper invasion

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