Ridin' the Range

Ridin' the Range
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Use the information you've learned to answer the questions below. Some of the information will be new to you, so explore the following websites to find the answers:

https://extension.usu.edu/rangelands/pages/intro-rangelands

http://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/biome/

http://extension.usu.edu/rangeplants/

http://slco.org/weeds/faq/

http://www.utahweed.org/PDF/FieldGuide_Ed4.pdf

http://dwrcdc.nr.utah.gov/ucdc/default.asp
1. What is rangeland?*

Prairies and plainsSavanna and steppesFood deserts and community gardensDeserts, grasslands, and tundraUrban centers and croplandForests, wetlands, and alpine communities
2. What percentage of Utah land is considered rangeland?*
3. List at least two ways that Utah rangelands are used. *
4. Describe the difference between an ecosystem and a biome. *
5. Which of the following plants are native to Utah? Check all that apply. *

Big SagebrushShadscaleSaltcedarQuaking AspenArrowleaf Balsamroot
6. Define the term ''invasive species.''*
7. Define the term "noxious weed."*
8. List three noxious weeds that can be found in your area.*
9. List at least 10 species of Utah wildlife. *
10. Choose three of the species you listed and write a short description of each one's preferred habitat. *
11. Which of the following plants and animals are on the endangered species list for Utah? Check all that apply. *

Desert TortoiseParadox MilkvetchRabbit BrushUtah Prairie DogQuaking AspenRock DoveWinkler Pincushion CactusOakleaf SumacMexican Spotted OwlCanada LynxMaguire Primrose
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