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 plains Savanna and steppes Food deserts and community gardens Deserts, grasslands, and tundra Urban centers and cropland Forests, 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 Sagebrush Shadscale Saltcedar Quaking Aspen Arrowleaf 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 Tortoise Paradox Milkvetch Rabbit Brush Utah Prairie Dog Quaking Aspen Rock Dove Winkler Pincushion Cactus Oakleaf Sumac Mexican Spotted Owl Canada Lynx Maguire Primrose
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