VOICED : Lluvia convierte desierto de Atacama en un jardiin florido

VOICED : Lluvia convierte desierto de Atacama en un jardiin florido

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Geography, Biology, Science

6th - 7th Grade

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The Atacama Desert, known as the driest in the world, is experiencing a rare blooming event due to recent heavy rains in northern Chile. This phenomenon, known as the 'desert in bloom,' is becoming more frequent due to climate change. Over 200 species, mostly endemic, lie dormant beneath the dry soil, waiting for rain to flourish. The blooming stretches from north of La Serena to the Peruvian and Bolivian borders, with the peak season occurring from mid-August to late September, coinciding with the onset of spring.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has caused the Atacama Desert to be covered in flowers?

A volcanic eruption

Heavy rains in northern Chile

An earthquake

A sudden increase in temperature

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is climate change affecting the Atacama Desert?

It is causing more frequent floral blooms

It is increasing the desert's size

It is making the desert drier

It is reducing the number of endemic species

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many species are involved in the Atacama Desert bloom?

Over 400 species

Over 300 species

Over 200 species

Over 100 species

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does the floral spectacle of the Atacama Desert begin?

Near the Bolivian border

North of La Serena

South of Santiago

In the central region of Chile

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is the peak blooming period in the Atacama Desert?

From mid-August to the end of September

From July to August

From October to November

From June to July