Natural Zones
Which natural zone is usually very hot and dry?
A) Rainforest
B) Desert
C) Tundra
B) Desert
It is raining and you need an umbrella. What is the weather like?
It is rainy.
Which bird is often awake at night and says “hoot”?
An owl
In which sport do players kick a ball and try to score goals?
Football/soccer
Which is usually colder: the tundra or the rainforest?
The tundra
Which natural zone is hot, wet, and has many trees?
The rainforest
Is this weather or climate?
“It is snowy today.”
Weather
What do birds use to build their nests? Name two things.
Twigs, grass, leaves, feathers, or other small pieces of plants.
Any two correct answers are accepted.
In basketball, do players usually kick the ball or throw the ball?
They throw the ball
Which bird is a better swimmer: a penguin or an eagle?
A penguin
There is a lot of grass, some trees, and animals like lions and zebras. What natural zone is it?
The savanna
Is this weather or climate?
“The desert is usually hot and dry.”
Climate
Which bird cannot fly but can swim very well?
A penguin
Name two sports where you use a racket.
Tennis and badminton. Other correct answers can be accepted.
Complete the sentence:
“The savanna is usually ______ and ______, but today's weather can be ______.”
“The savanna is usually hot and dry, but today's weather can be rainy.”
Other logical answers are accepted.
The tundra is very cold. Why are there not many trees there?
Because it is very cold and the ground can be frozen. Trees have difficulty growing there.
Can a desert have a rainy day? Explain your answer.
Yes. Weather can change from day to day. The desert’s climate is usually hot and dry.
An eagle has strong wings and very good eyesight. How can these things help the eagle?
Its strong wings help it fly, and its good eyesight helps it find food.
Why is teamwork important in team sports?
Because players need to work together, communicate, and help each other.
Match the animals with their natural zones:
camel — penguin — parrot
Natural zones:
desert — rainforest — tundra
🐪 Camel → Desert
🐧 Penguin → Tundra / polar region
🦜 Parrot → Rainforest
A place is hot and wet and has many tall trees. What natural zone is it? What animals might live there?
It is a rainforest. Monkeys, parrots, frogs, and other animals can live there.
Today there is no rain in the rainforest. Does this mean the rainforest has a dry climate? Why?
No. One day is weather. Climate is what the weather is usually like for a long time. A rainforest is usually hot and wet.
Compare a penguin and an eagle. Give one difference between them.
“A penguin cannot fly, but an eagle can fly.”
OR
“A penguin is a very good swimmer, but an eagle is a very good flyer.”
OR
“Penguins live in cold places, while eagles can live in many different places.”
It is very windy and rainy outside. Name one outdoor sport that would be difficult to play and explain why.
“Tennis would be difficult because the wind can change the direction of the ball.”
Other logical answers are accepted.
Create a short description of a place. Your answer must include:
the climate;
one animal;
one sport or activity.
There are many possible answers.
Example:
“The climate is hot and dry. Camels live there. People can play football, but they need lots of water.”