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Prairies

Scope note

Use for extensive unwooded grasslands, usually flat or gently rolling; found in the central portions of North America.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30008880

Broader Terms used

grassland

Equivalent Terms used

prairie

Created

13yrs ago

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