To keep invading trees out.
Usually lightning caused fires. In reality the fires were good for the prairies because the grass seeds were released. Some Native American tribes would start fires to move the buffalo toward them so they could hunt them.
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it is called the prairies
In prairies, fields, or dry open deciduous woods.
you put out camp fires and do not set fires near dry brush
For a bad, dry cough.
The central lowland region is primarily tall-grassland prairies due to its fertile soils, periodic fires that maintain the grasslands, and optimal growing conditions for grass species like big bluestem and switchgrass. The region's climate also supports the growth of grasses over trees, creating the ideal conditions for prairies to thrive.
Dry weather doesnt cause a fire but it does contribute to the conditions that a fire needs. Lightning strikes cause most fires in dry weatrher. Carelessness of campfires and cigarette butts are other sources as well.
Some fires in the desert are caused by lightening, especially dry lightening. However, many fires are caused by the carelessness of man.
Peter James Murphy has written: 'History of forest and prairie fire control policy in Alberta' -- subject(s): Forest fires, Fires and fire prevention, Prevention and control, Prairies
The cool, wet springs and dry, hot summers on the Prairies produce high quality wheat. As for the cattle farming, I'm not sure but I think it's because the Prairies have vast amounts of grassland perfect for cattle to use for grazing and large ranches are built here.
Yes, Florida does have prairies, the Paynes and Kissimmee prairies.