Year 5

What are the grasslands?

In this lesson, we are going to be learning about the climatic factors and location of the grasslands. We will also learn about the flora and fauna that are present there.

Year 5

What are the grasslands?

In this lesson, we are going to be learning about the climatic factors and location of the grasslands. We will also learn about the flora and fauna that are present there.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Identify the characteristics of the savannah
  2. Examine where the savanna is found
  3. Explore the flora and fauna that inhabit this biome

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3 Questions

Q1.
Name two countries in which you can find a taiga.
Canada and Australia
Canada and India
Correct answer: Canada and Russia
Q2.
Where does the Sun’s light hit the Earth at the most direct angle?
30°N
30°S
Correct answer: The equator
Q3.
Why are forest fires beneficial in the taiga?
Animal species die in the fires, making room for new species.
They make the environment warmer for the animals that live there.
Correct answer: They remove old trees and make room for new growth. The ash also makes the soil more fertile.

3 Questions

Q1.
In which four continents can we find the savanna?
Europe, South America, Africa and Asia.
Correct answer: North America, South America, Africa and Asia.
North America, South America, Europe and Africa.
North America, South America, Europe and Asia.
Q2.
Low diversity means...
many different species.
Correct answer: very few species.
Q3.
What is the temperature range of the savanna?
-30°C to +40°C
Correct answer: -40°C to +40°C
-54°C to +40°C
0°C to +40°C