What is a microhabitat?
In this lesson, we will learn what a microhabitat is and look at some examples of microhabitats. We will then build our own microhabitat, a bug hotel!
What is a microhabitat?
In this lesson, we will learn what a microhabitat is and look at some examples of microhabitats. We will then build our own microhabitat, a bug hotel!
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Features of woodland habitats
- Microhabitats in woodlands
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4 Questions
Q1.
A habitat is the natural _________ of an organism.
food
noise
Q2.
Is a woodland a habitat?
No
Q3.
Is a zoo a habitat?
Yes
Q4.
Which food chain is correct?
owl -> oak tree -> squirrel
3 Questions
Q1.
A microhabitat is a ________ habitat.
big
cold
Q2.
Which of these might live in a rock pool?
A mermaid
A seal
Q3.
Which of these might live in a rotting log?
Butterfly
rabbit