Exploring Grassland Biomes: Introduction

The video explores the historical presence of bison in North American grasslands and their significance to Native American cultures. It discusses the reduction of grassland areas over time and introduces the concept of grassland biomes, highlighting their characteristics and the life forms they support.

Which animal was historically abundant across the North American grasslands?

• Lions

• Bison

• Elephants

• Kangaroos

What geographical features did the bison's habitat span?

• From the Himalayas to the Ganges River

• From the Andes to the Amazon River

• From the Alps to the Danube River

• From the Rocky Mountains to the Mississippi River and into northern Canada

What has happened to many of the world's grasslands over time?

• They have become deserts

• They have remained unchanged

• They have disappeared or been greatly reduced

• They have expanded significantly

What is one of the main dependencies of bison mentioned in the video?

• Deserts

• Grasslands

• Mountains

• Forests

What questions are posed about grasslands in the video?

• What is their economic value?

• How do they compare to deserts?

• What are their characteristics and what life forms do they support?

• How do they affect climate change?