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Watercolor painting of teepees
A depiction of Sioux teepees, painted by Karl Bodmer in 1833. Image credit: WikiArt
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.
Watercolor painting of teepees
A depiction of Sioux teepees, painted by Karl Bodmer in 1833. Image credit: WikiArt
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.
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The correct answer is:
**A. The wet grasslands of the western Great Plains created prairie ideal for grazing.**
This choice directly highlights the environmental factor of the grasslands, which provided the necessary habitat for bison to thrive as they grazed on the abundant vegetation available in the Great Plains.
**A. The wet grasslands of the western Great Plains created prairie ideal for grazing.**
This choice directly highlights the environmental factor of the grasslands, which provided the necessary habitat for bison to thrive as they grazed on the abundant vegetation available in the Great Plains.