Observe plants to compare diversity in various habitats

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2nd Grade Science › Observe plants to compare diversity in various habitats

Questions
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Which habitat shows the least diversity in plant species?

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Which habitat has greater plant diversity? Which piece of the text supports the claim?

  • Amazon Rainforest: In the Amazon Rainforest is rains almost every day. There are very tall trees that create a canopy, and the ground of the forest is covered in plants. The plants on the ground try to grow wide or tall to reach sunlight. The very tall trees can block much of the sunlight.
  • The Sahara Desert: The Sahara Desert is made entirely of sand. It rarely rains and is very dry. There are only a few plants, and they have small leaves. The sand is scorching and moves every time it is touched; when the wind blows, the sand shifts in all directions.
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The Sahara Desert: The Sahara Desert is made entirely of sand. It rarely rains and is very dry. There are only a few plants, and they have small leaves. The sand is scorching and moves every time it is touched; when the wind blows, the sand shifts in all directions.

What would the Sahara Desert have only a few plant species?

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Amazon Rainforest: In the Amazon Rainforest is rains almost every day. There are very tall trees that create a canopy, and the ground of the forest is covered in plants. The plants on the ground try to grow wide or tall to reach sunlight. The very tall trees can block much of the sunlight. There are nearly 80,000 plant species in the Amazon.

Why would the Amazon Rainforest be such a diverse plant habitat?

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Grasslands - The grasslands in the Northern hemisphere are vast, open terrains with flowers and grass. There is enough rain to support small amounts of trees and lots of grass. The soil is thin and dry, and there are often wildfires. The temperatures range from very cold (in the negatives) to comfortable (in the mid-70's).

Why are the grasslands not a more plant diverse habitat?

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What can you conclude about plant diversity in the parking lot compared to the park with a lake?

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What does the term diverse mean? Example: The rainforest has a diverse population of plants. Many of them can only be found in that location.

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The Amazon rainforest has 80,000 species of plants. The ocean has 1 million species of plants. The Sahara desert has 500 plant species.

Which statement is true of these habitats?

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Which habitat shows the most diversity in plant species?

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There are diverse plant species all over the world, and they vary in each habitat.

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