Iowa Prairies

Iowa Prairies

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Iowa's prairies developed over thousands of years after the glaciers retreated, and the state's landscape has changed significantly. Let's learn more about the history and future of Iowa by becoming a Prairie Expert!

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Approximately what percentage of Iowa was covered by prairies in the early 1800s? (525 divided by 7)

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When did pioneers start settling in Iowa? (366 x5)

1880s

1830s

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Once pioneers arrived in Iowa how long did it take for the state to be covered with small farms and for most of Iowa's prairies to disappear? (5x11)-(15)

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Watch this video:What is carbon sequestration?

the process of replanting prairies in the right sequence

the process of capturing and storing carbon dioxide to reduce the amount of carbon in the atmosphere and limit climate change

the process of adding carbon to the environment over several years

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Now play this video and answer:What is one difference between a remnant prairies and a reconstructed prairie?

A reconstructed prairie doesn't have as many plant species

A reconstructed prairie has more plant species

A remnant prairie is the only one that has a variety of plant species

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How were prairie potholes created?

They were dug by early settlers for farming purposes.

They were caused by volcanic eruptions millions of years ago.

They formed when ancient glaciers melted, leaving depressions in the land.

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Take a good look at this image:Iowa's largest surviving prairies are found in the Loess Hills. They are in the eastern part of Iowa.

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Doolittle Prairie is in Story County, which is south of Hamilton County.

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A. Glaciers melted, creating fertile tallgrass prairies.

B. Settlers began plowing prairies for farming,

C. Preserving prairies through protected areas and education.

D. Native Americans managed prairies with controlled burns

E. 99.9% of prairies are gone.

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1. Diverse habitat.

Benefits of prairies

How to preserve prairies

2. Helps absorb and store carbon dioxide

3.Plant native grasses

5. Protect land from development.

6. Controlled burns.

4. Prevents erosion.

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Hayden Prairie State Preserve has approximately ________ different bird species. (9+ 2) x 3 +(20-10)

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How many acres is Kamrar Wildlife Management Area? https://www.mycountyparks.com/County/Hamilton/Park/Kamrar-Wildlife-Management-Area.aspx

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What is one of the best ways to manage prairies?

fertilizer

controlled fires

hand weeding

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Grant Wood's mural called "Breaking the Prairie Sod" is displayed at the University of Iowa.

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Put these nature preserves and protected areas in Iowa in order from largest to smallest.

A. Loess Hills Prairie (40,000 x 3 )

B. Hickory Hills Park (10,000-4,500 )

C. Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge (100 x 11)

D. Yellow River State Forest (17,000 divided by 2 )

E. Ames National Wildlife Refuge (500 x 4)

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