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Rangeland Management and Ecology

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What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes rangelands from pasture lands?

Type of vegetation

Grazing pattern

Native vegetation (correct)

Soil type

What is the main reason why some areas are unsuitable for cultivation?

Poor drainage

Cold temperatures

Low and erratic precipitation

All of the above (correct)

What type of land use is typically associated with rangelands?

Agriculture

Conservation

Mining

Grazing (correct)

What is the typical composition of the vegetation in rangelands?

Predominantly grasses Signup and view all the answers

What type of ecosystems are typically included in rangelands?

Grasslands, savannas, and shrublands Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between 'rangeland' and 'grazinglands'?

There are areas of rangeland that are not grazed and there are grazed areas that are not rangelands. Signup and view all the answers

How is livestock grazing used in rangeland management?

By harvesting forage to produce livestock and changing plant composition. Signup and view all the answers

What is the overarching goal of range management?

To carefully use and manage rangeland resources to meet societal needs without damaging the environment. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes range management?

Prescribed fires and managed livestock grazing. Signup and view all the answers

What term best describes range management?

Integrated. Signup and view all the answers