intro info
Are savannas hot or cold?
hot
What is the apex predator of the savanna?
lions
true or false: savannas have fish
true
true or false: there are no carnivorous plants in the savanna
false
What movie was the opening scene from?
The Lion King
The average temperature of the savanna ranges from __ to __ degrees Celsius.
20, 30
At the bottom of the pyramid are the ___
producers/plants
true or false: elephants are omnivores
false
Why do some animals on the savanna migrate?
drought/to find water
How many seasons does the savanna have?
Two
Bonus (50pts): name them
Annually, savannas have around __cm of precipitation
100
___ are carnivores that feed on already dead animals.
Scavengers
Name 5 herbivores/primary consumers in the savanna.
(judge accordingly)
Name 2 human activities that are negatively affecting the savanna
(judge accordingly)
What country are the Serengeti plains in?
Tanzania
The savanna is thought to be ___ years old
25 million
Which level of the pyramid does the wildebeest fall into? First (producers), second (primary), third (secondary), or fourth (apex)
second (primary consumers)
Worldwide, savannas are home to almost ___ species of birds.
500
What does misuse of water lead to?
droughts
Name 1 of the African Great Lakes
Victoria, Tanganyika, Malawi, Turkana, Albert, Kivu or Edward
The word for having two legs is ___
bipedalism
___ are low growing leafy, grass-like plants.
What is the world's largest land animal? (specific) (Hint: it's in the savanna)
African bush elephant
____ _____ are close, long term relationships between two or more different species where both parties involved benefit.
symbiotic relationships
Around how many species of plants and animals do savannas house worldwide?
20 000