prairie
where is the prairie biome located
middle of North America
what is the primary plant in the grasslands
GRASS!
What is an insect that lives in the prairie
Ants
what are some adaptations for gophers?
borrowing lifestyle and claws for digging.
what are clovers adaptations?
wide range of soil, and likes medium texture
how tall can the grass get
10 feet tall
What's the average temperature?
100 degrees F
what are wild oats
a plant found in the prairie
what are coyotes?
very quick to adapt to bright lights and sounds.
what kind of rainfall is there?
moderate rainfall
how much rain does a prairie biome get?
20 - 35 inches
what do prairie dogs eat?
seeds, stems, roots, grasses, weeds
what is an antelope?
an antelope is an animal that lives in the prairies in africa
what percent of North American prairies still exists
1%
what kind of herbs are there?
Borage, cilantro, dill
what is a stinging nettle
a plant that has acid that covers is leaves
is the prairie biome dry or wet
dry
when did the first prairie form
8,000 years ago
what present did prairies once cover North America
40%
what are the adaptations for bison?
hard hooves for rapid travel, wooly coats for insulating against the cold
name 5 animals that live in the prairie
badger, prairie dog, bobcat, bison, antelope, gophers, coyotes, fox, falcons
how common are the fires in the prairie
very common
what is the most acres of prairie land
142 million acres
what do prairie chickens eat
seeds, leaves, and insects
who discovered prairies
European settlers