Grasslands: Conservation & Management Test

Which of the following does NOT prevent woody vegetation like shrubs and trees from thriving?

• Drought

• Fire

• Use of pesticides

• Grazing

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which of the following is NOT a type of grassland?

• Temperate

• Savanna

• Montane

• Deciduous

Some climate scientists even believe grasslands may be more efficient & reliable at removing carbon from the atmosphere than forests, because grasslands are more resilient after fires & droughts.

• True

• False

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS2-5

Grasslands can be found on every continent EXCEPT which of the following?

• Australia

• Asia

• Antarctica

• South America

Which of the following quantities determines if an area should be considered a grassland?

• Height of plants

• Amount of precipitation

• Location

• Amount of stored carbon in soil

Which percentage of grasslands are currently protected?

• Less than eight

• Less than six

• Less than three

• Less than two

Which of the following limits the biodiversity of grasslands?

• Pesticides and fertilizers

• Loss of topsoil

• Grazing animals

• Farming a single variation of a crop

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Cattle may decimate vegetation through overgrazing and their heavy hooves compact soil leading to erosion and loss of sod.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

The Dust Bowl lasted how many years?

• 12 years

• 15 years

• 10 years

• 11 years

Most grasslands are publicly owned?

• True

• False