How much do you know about native prairies?
How many acres of prairie did Minnesota have before the arrival of European colonizers?
The correct answer is 18 million acres--that's 33% of Minnesota's total acreage!
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What percentage of Minnesota's original native prairie remains?
The correct answer is just 2%. Look below this quiz to see a picture of Minnesota's prairie land--the yellow is what was once prairie. The red is all that remains.
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You got {number correct} / 2 answers correct, your score is {percent correct}%
Well done! Now keep reading to see what agriculture means for prairies.