WorksheetsWhat do you know about the Tallgrass Prairie?
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
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.
Which of the following is a native grass commonly found in tallgrass prairies?
Big bluestem
Zoysia grass
Bermuda grass
St. Augustine grass
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.
What is this photo taken at the Konza prairie?
Prairie pothole
Meteor strike
Bison wallow
Soil erosion
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of tallgrass prairies?
temperate climate
rich soil
dense tree cover
abundant wildlife
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
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
What is the role of bison in maintaining tallgrass prairies?
Feeding on insects and reducing the grass population
Trampling on grasses and destroying the prairie ecosystem
Grazing on grasses and creating open spaces for new growth
Competing with other herbivores for food and resources
Which of the following is a conservation strategy for tallgrass prairies?
Urban development
Clear-cutting
Plowing
Prescribed burning
What is the approximate percentage of tallgrass prairie that remains in North America?
50%
25%
less than 4%
10%
The limestone geology of the Flint Hills is the result of
the last Ice Age
an ancient shallow ocean
an ancient volcano
the Ring of Fire
The Konza Biological Field Station is located in the
Kansas City metro
Osage Hills
Russian Steppe
Flint Hills
You can visit the Konza Biological Field Station on your own.
TRUE
FALSE
What do you think you should bring to the Konza field trip? Check all that apply!
Comfortable clothes for the weather (long pants and closed-toed shoes)
Water bottle
Your Macbook
Sack lunch
Do I need a permission slip to attend the field trip?
YES! Unless you are 18
No
