Preserving Saskatchewan's Prairie Grasslands Quiz
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What is a swale?

  • A series of wetlands and native Prairie left intact in Saskatchewan
  • A significant ecological area near Saskatoon
  • A type of grassland found in Saskatchewan
  • A channel that is part of the old ancient river channel of the South Saskatchewan River (correct)

    • What caused the formation of the swales in Saskatchewan?

  • The migration of native Prairie vegetation
  • The erosion of the South Saskatchewan River banks
  • The expansion of wetlands due to heavy rainfall
  • The drying up of an old river channel as the South Saskatchewan River got deeper (correct)

    • Why are the grasslands in Saskatchewan considered endangered?

  • The invasion of non-native species has threatened the grasslands
  • Intensive farming practices have wiped out the native Prairie
  • Excessive rainfall has led to the destruction of grasslands
  • Less than twenty percent of native Prairie is remaining in Saskatchewan (correct)

    • What is the significance of the northeast swale near Saskatoon?

    <p>It is a very significant ecological area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the length of the swale that goes northeast of Saskatoon?

    <p>26 kilometers to the clarks barrel ferry between warmin and Aberdeen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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