Exploring Grassland Biomes: Grasslands in North America

The video explores the diverse grasslands of North America, highlighting their unique characteristics and the factors influencing their biodiversity. It covers California grasslands, intermountain grasslands, desert grasslands, short grass prairies, and mixed prairies, discussing the flora and fauna found in each region and the impact of human activities on these ecosystems.

What is a significant feature of California grasslands today?

• They have been transformed into agricultural areas.

• They are untouched natural reserves.

• They are covered with dense forests.

• They are primarily used for cattle grazing.

Which plant is most dominant in the intermountain grasslands?

• Tall grasses

• Yucca plants

• Sagebrush

• Cacti

What is a notable characteristic of pronghorn antelope found in intermountain grasslands?

• They are the slowest animals in the region.

• They can run at speeds over 110 kilometers per hour.

• They are primarily nocturnal.

• They are solitary animals.

Which plants are commonly found in desert grasslands?

• Tall grasses

• Mangroves

• Cacti, agaves, and yucca plants

• Pine trees

What animal was once abundant in the short grass prairie?

• Wolves

• Lions

• Prairie dogs

• Elephants