Picturing the Pantanal

The rainy season on the Pantanal lasts from--

• May - September

• October - April

The Pantanal is located on what continent?

• Africa

• Asia

• North America

• South America

The Pantanal is classified as a--

• tropical wetland

• tropical rainforest

• temperate grassland

• swampy estuary

Every year, the Pantanal fills with waters from-

• constant rainfall

• overflowing rivers

• hurricanes

• human development

After the flooding dries-what is left behind?

• bogs and marshes

• the seedlings of tiny flowers

• nutrient-rich sediment

• uprooted trees and grasses

Dr. Maycira "goes into the field" to collect information about the Pantanal. What does "going into the field mean?

• She goes into nature.

• She sets up a lab on a field.

• She uses satellites to see the Pantanal.

• She studies photos.

Dr. Maycira also collects information about the Pantanal using-

• maps.

• interviews with native people.

• telecommunications.

• satellites.

Studying colored images, Dr. Maycira's use of satellites show her all of the following EXCEPT-

• how large flooded areas are.

• where vegetation is.

• how much sediment is in the water.

• where large groups of animals are clustered.

Dr. Maycira uses basic information collected from satellites to-

• compare different parts of the Pantanal.

• watch how human activities are affecting the Pantanal.

• study changes affecting the water.

• All of the above

What genre is "Picturing the Pantanal"

• Travel Guide

• Informative Essay

• Procedural Text

• Science Article