Exploring Grassland Biomes: the Amazing Tallgrass Prairie

The video explores the tall grass prairie of Iowa, the easternmost grassland in the Central Plains, extending from Ohio to Oklahoma and Manitoba. It highlights the diverse flora, including tall grasses like big blue stem and Indian grass, and colorful flowers such as Black Eyed Susans. The prairie supports large herbivores like deer, bison, and elk, contributing to its rich biodiversity. Environmental factors like periodic fires, sporadic rainfall, droughts, and strong winds influence the ecosystem, limiting tree growth.

Which states and provinces does the tall grass prairie stretch across?

• From New York to New Jersey and Quebec

• From California to Nevada and British Columbia

• From Texas to Florida and Alberta

• From Ohio to Oklahoma and Manitoba

What is the maximum height that big bluestem and Indian grass can reach in the tall grass prairie?

• 5 meters

• 2 meters

• 3 meters

• 4 meters

Which of the following flowers can be found in the tall grass prairie?

• Lilies and Tulips

• Orchids and Violets

• Black Eyed Susans and Prairie roses

• Sunflowers and Daisies

Which large herbivores are known to graze in the tall grass prairie?

• Giraffes and Zebras

• Kangaroos and Wallabies

• White-tailed deer, Bison, and Elk

• Elephants and Rhinos

What environmental factors limit the growth of trees in the tall grass prairie?

• Periodic fires, sporadic rainfall, prolonged droughts, and strong winds

• Frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

• High humidity and constant rain

• Heavy snowfall and ice storms