Question
Some grasslands could change into forests over time. Which activity of animals helps prevent this change? (1 point)
Responses
Earthworms eat or ruin the seeds of trees.
Earthworms eat or ruin the seeds of trees.
Birds and insects pollinate many grassland plants.
Birds and insects pollinate many grassland plants.
Buffalo trample tree seedlings with their pounding hooves.
Buffalo trample tree seedlings with their pounding hooves.
Eagles and hawks find shelter close to the ground.
Responses
Earthworms eat or ruin the seeds of trees.
Earthworms eat or ruin the seeds of trees.
Birds and insects pollinate many grassland plants.
Birds and insects pollinate many grassland plants.
Buffalo trample tree seedlings with their pounding hooves.
Buffalo trample tree seedlings with their pounding hooves.
Eagles and hawks find shelter close to the ground.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The activity of animals that helps prevent grasslands from changing into forests is:
**Buffalo trample tree seedlings with their pounding hooves.**
This activity physically damages or destroys young tree seedlings, preventing them from growing into mature trees and thereby helping to maintain the grassy ecosystem.
**Buffalo trample tree seedlings with their pounding hooves.**
This activity physically damages or destroys young tree seedlings, preventing them from growing into mature trees and thereby helping to maintain the grassy ecosystem.