Which phrase accurately describes a prairie? a. a grassland that provides habitat for grazing animals and predators b. a barren terrain with sparse plant cover and little food for animals c. a forested area with many freshwater streams d. a rocky area at high elevation with short summers and harsh winters

The correct answer is A) a grassland that provides habitat for grazing animals and predators

The phrase that accurately describes a prairie is grassland that provides habitat for grazing animals and predators.

Prairies are big portions of flat grassland that have few trees and mild temperatures. One of the most important prairies can be found in the Great Plains of North America. It comprises states in Canada and the United States. In the US: North Dakota , Kansas, Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Wyoming, Texas, Colorado, Oklahoma, and New Mexico. In Canada: Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.