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What is a swale?
What caused the formation of the swales in Saskatchewan?
Why are the grasslands in Saskatchewan considered endangered?
What is the significance of the northeast swale near Saskatoon?
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What is the length of the swale that goes northeast of Saskatoon?
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Study Notes
Preserving Native Prairie in Saskatchewan
- Less than twenty percent of native prairie remains in Saskatchewan, making them endangered
- Meewasin's Northeast Swale is helping to preserve and conserve some of these grasslands
- A swale is a channel that is part of the ancient river channel of the South Saskatchewan River
- The area of the Northeast Swale was once part of the South Saskatchewan River, but as the river got deeper, it dried up and became a series of wetlands and native prairie
- The Northeast Swale stretches for 26 kilometers to the Clarksboro Ferry between Warman and Aberdeen
- The Northeast Swale is a significant ecological area
- The Northeast Swale is an intact native prairie and wetland area
- The purpose of learning about the swale is its ecological significance
- The Northeast Swale is one of several swales around Saskatoon
- The Northeast Swale is a unique and important ecosystem in the region
- The Northeast Swale provides habitat for a variety of plant and animal species
- The preservation and conservation of the Northeast Swale is crucial for maintaining biodiversity and ecological balance in the region
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Test your knowledge about the endangered native Prairie grasslands in Saskatchewan and learn about efforts to preserve and conserve them with this quiz. Explore the role of Meewasin's Northeast Swale in these conservation efforts and deepen your understanding of the importance of these grasslands.
