Ecosystem Activator: Temperate Grasslands. Age 10 - 14.

The video explores the interdependence of various animals like pocket gophers, rabbits, foxes, and sage-grouse on temperate grassland ecosystems. It highlights the importance of grasses, the adaptations of grasslands to survive environmental challenges, and the threats posed by invasive species like European rabbits. The video also discusses the role of sagebrush and sage-grouse in these ecosystems and emphasizes the need for conservation efforts to protect these habitats from overgrazing, invasive species, and climate change.

Which of the following animals is NOT mentioned as a resident of temperate grasslands?

• Fox

• Elephant

• Pocket gopher

• Sage-grouse

What is a significant threat to grasslands caused by European rabbits?

• Hole digging

• Flooding

• Climate change

• Overgrazing

What is a fox's home commonly called?

• Nest

• Burrow

• Den

• Cave

During which season do male sage-grouse come out to display their plumage?

• Summer

• Spring

• Winter

• Autumn

What is one of the main threats to the sage-grouse habitat?

• Urban development

• Pollution

• Overgrazing

• Deforestation