Characteristics of Savannahs
Savannahs are transitional landscapes between ____ and _____.
Rainforests and desert landscapes
Name at least 5 of the animals that live in the African savannah.
Elephants, rhinos, zebras, gazelles, wildebeests, antelopes.
The African savannah of Kenya and Tanzania is home to the ___ people.
The Masai people.
Define predator.
Savannahs develop in which type of climate?
Dry tropical climates
Rivers in savannah landscapes are often irregular. Why? What happens to many of these rivers?
They are irregular because of the wet and dry seasons. The rivers can even dry up.
As well as raising livestock, ___ is also important in the African savannah.
Agriculture
Define scavenger.
Animal that eats dead animals that it didn't kill itself.
Where are savannahs mainly located on Earth?
South America, parts of Asia and Australia, and in Africa
Name two predators in the African savannah.
Lions, cheetahs, leopards.
Where are the San people located?
Southern Africa
Define herbivore.
An animal that only eats plants.
Temperatures are high throughout the year with a low thermal range.
What is the Great Wildebeest Migration?
At the beginning of the dry season, the wildebeest follow the rain in search of new grass. It is a 3000km round trip journey from Tanzania to Kenya.
What are the typical crops of the African savannah?
Sorghum, peanuts, coffee, and wheat
Define woodland.
Area of land with trees and open canopies, or lots of space between trees.
When is the wet season in the African savannah?
Name 2 scavengers in the African savannah.
Hyenas and vultures.
What are safaris?
Safaris are guided journeys for observing and photographing wildlife in its natural habitat.
Define nomadic pastoralists.
Nomadic = people who move from place to place
Pastoralists = people who herd and domesticate animals