Savanna - Brainpop 5/13

Which area of the United States is most similar to a savanna?

• The temperate forests of the Northeast

• The deserts of the Southwest

• The prairies of the Midwest

• The swamps of the Southeast

Water in the savanna tends to be concentrated in:

• Rivers

• Lakes

• Inland Seas

• Ponds

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Which phrase best describes summer in the savanna?

• Long and wet

• Short and dry

Which of the following is a mammal that can be found on the savanna?

• Tiger

• Gorilla

• Kangaroo

• Giraffe

In the movie, Tim and Moby are intimidated by a lion. These animals can be dangerous because they are:

• Predators

• Felines

• Herbivores

During which season are wildfires common on the savanna?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

What is one major effect of wildfires on the savanna?

• Less wildlife

• Less treess

• Less water

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How is the grass on the savanna different from the grass on your school's front lawn?

• Savanna grass is much greener

• Savanna grass is much higher

• Savanna grass lives much longer

What do savannas and rainforests have in common?

• They are both home to very large apes

• They can both be found in Australia

• They are both located in tropical regions