Question
Native Americans lived in teepees as they followed herds of bison across the Great Plains. Which of the following environmental factors led bison to flourish in the Great Plains?
Choose 1 answer:
Choose 1 answer:
(Choice A) The wet grasslands of the western Great Plains created prairie ideal for grazing.
A
The wet grasslands of the western Great Plains created prairie ideal for grazing.
(Choice B) The arrival of horses in 1519 made it easier for Native Americans to herd and breed bison.
B
The arrival of horses in 1519 made it easier for Native Americans to herd and breed bison.
(Choice C) The melting of glaciers provided new water sources for bison herds.
C
The melting of glaciers provided new water sources for bison herds.
(Choice D) Bison were chased onto the Great Plains by prehistoric predators.
D
Bison were chased onto the Great Plains by prehistoric predators.
Choose 1 answer:
Choose 1 answer:
(Choice A) The wet grasslands of the western Great Plains created prairie ideal for grazing.
A
The wet grasslands of the western Great Plains created prairie ideal for grazing.
(Choice B) The arrival of horses in 1519 made it easier for Native Americans to herd and breed bison.
B
The arrival of horses in 1519 made it easier for Native Americans to herd and breed bison.
(Choice C) The melting of glaciers provided new water sources for bison herds.
C
The melting of glaciers provided new water sources for bison herds.
(Choice D) Bison were chased onto the Great Plains by prehistoric predators.
D
Bison were chased onto the Great Plains by prehistoric predators.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is:
**(Choice A)** The wet grasslands of the western Great Plains created prairie ideal for grazing.
This environmental factor is what primarily contributed to the flourishing of bison in the Great Plains, as the grasslands provided a rich forage resource for them.
**(Choice A)** The wet grasslands of the western Great Plains created prairie ideal for grazing.
This environmental factor is what primarily contributed to the flourishing of bison in the Great Plains, as the grasslands provided a rich forage resource for them.