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Tallgrass prairie is an ecosystem that once covered 150 million acres of North America, including Iowa, its surrounding States, and…Tallgrass prairie is an ecosystem that once covered 150 million acres of North America, including Iowa, its surrounding States, and even Texas and Canada. Today, however, only 4 percent of... -
The scientists in this study were interested in looking at how prescribed fire affects longleaf pine forests and their ability…The scientists in this study were interested in looking at how prescribed fire affects longleaf pine forests and their ability to store carbon. The scientists also wanted to know how... -
The research in this monograph looks at the use of prairie strips, which are strips of native prairie plants that…The research in this monograph looks at the use of prairie strips, which are strips of native prairie plants that are planted between sections of agricultural crops. Scientists wanted to... -
After reading “Cream of the Crop,” see if you can complete this create-a-phrase challenge. Draw a line from a word…After reading “Cream of the Crop,” see if you can complete this create-a-phrase challenge. Draw a line from a word in the left column to a word in the right... -
After reading “Cream of the Crop,” test your knowledge with an eyeChallenge. Each of the following images represents something from…After reading “Cream of the Crop,” test your knowledge with an eyeChallenge. Each of the following images represents something from the article. Explain what each of these images represents. -
50 Years, 50 Trees In 1970, the U.S Capitol Architect asked the U.S. Forest Service to provide a Christmas tree…50 Years, 50 Trees In 1970, the U.S Capitol Architect asked the U.S. Forest Service to provide a Christmas tree for the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol. Since then... -
The Caves and Karst edition of Natural Inquirer examines research on a variety of topics including white-nose syndrome in bats,…The Caves and Karst edition of Natural Inquirer examines research on a variety of topics including white-nose syndrome in bats, karst forest areas, cave use of an indigenous tribe of…
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Hibernating bat populations across the Eastern United States have suffered declines since the 2000s. Little brown bat populations have declined…Hibernating bat populations across the Eastern United States have suffered declines since the 2000s. Little brown bat populations have declined 70 percent or more. Populations of the northern long-eared bat... -
Kit’n’Kaboodle Cave was rediscovered in 1992 by a team from the USDA Forest Service. This cave and others in this…Kit’n’Kaboodle Cave was rediscovered in 1992 by a team from the USDA Forest Service. This cave and others in this area contain remains that interest many different types of scientists.... -
The scientists in this study wanted to compare the chemistry of soils and leaves in Puerto Rico’s northern wet and…The scientists in this study wanted to compare the chemistry of soils and leaves in Puerto Rico’s northern wet and southern dry karst forests. The scientists wondered whether southern dry...
