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Tuesday 2 November 2021

2.2 He aha to hiahia

 

Grassland



  • The grassland biome divides into temperate grasslands and savannas. 

  • The grassland biome consists of various types of grasses and small hills.

  • It is not uncommon to find small trees in the grasslands.



Task: Collect pictures of 5 animals who live in the Grassland biome.

Tiger

Tiger | Species | WWF

Lion

Killing of Cecil the lion - Wikipedia

Snake

Love 'em or hate 'em, snakes are good for your garden - UC Master Gardeners  of Santa Clara County - ANR Blogs

Frog

8,701 Frog Grass Stock Photos, Pictures & Royalty-Free Images - iStock

Falcon

Falcon - Wikipedia

Grass lands are also known as prairies.pampas,steppes and savannas.  Grassland biomes are normally between a forest and a desert.  

Monday 1 November 2021

Desert Biome

 


  • The main characteristic of the desert biome is the lack of / little vegetation. 

  • Deserts have a very hot or very cold climate. 

  • Deserts in Africa are very hot and humid. They receive very little rainfall and plants do not grow well. 



 Collect 5 pictures along with the names of 5 animals who live in desert.

Fennec fox 

Fennec Fox

Camel

Improving the Camel | Science News for Students

Armadillo lizard

Armadillo girdled lizard - SANBI

Deathstalker scorpion

Deathstalker Scorpion Facts, Pictures & Info. Meet A Deadly Scorpion

Addax antelope

addax | Adaptations & Facts | Britannica


Tundra Biome

 


  • The tundra is the coldest of all the biomes. 

  • The tundra biome receives little rain—even less than the desert. 

  • Temperatures are very cold/frigid in the tundra biome. 

  • Plants and animals that live in the tundra have adapted to the harsh climate.


Task: Collect 5 animals with their names who live in Tundra biomes. 

Arctic fox

Arctic fox - Wikipedia

Polar bear 

Polar bear - Wikipedia

Arctic hare

Arctic Hare Facts and Adaptations - Lepus arcticus

Musk ox 

Musk oxen guide | BBC Wildlife Magazine - Discover Wildlife

Snowy owl

Snowy owl - Wikipedia

The tundra biome is an ecosystem located in the north pole. The biome surrounds the arctic circle and is the coldest biome of all on earth. The normal temperature is below -34 degrees. The tundra biome is in the north pole which means there are lots of animals that live in the north pole like the animals above.

Aquatic Biomes

 


  • Refers to the plants and animals that live in the water. 

  • The aquatic biome divides into freshwater and saltwater.

  • Freshwater biomes include ponds, lakes, streams, rivers, wetlands. 

  • Saltwater biomes include the ocean and estuaries.

Task: Collect 3 pictures of aquatic animals who live in freshwater biomes and Saltwater. (Write their names along with the picture).

Otter 

Would an otter make a good boss? — Quartz at Work

Mink

Minks are transmitting Covid-19 to humans. Should the animals be killed? -  Vox

Sunfish

Ocean Sunfish (Mola) | National Geographic