Date Farming, Sahara 1950s

Date Farming, Sahara 1950s

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Geography, Biology, Social Studies

5th - 6th Grade

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The video discusses the lifestyle of nomads who tend to flocks of goats or sheep. These animals graze on grassy plains, but the grass is quickly consumed, necessitating movement to new pastures. This constant search for grazing land defines the nomadic lifestyle.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of landscape is mentioned as a grazing area for goats or sheep?

Desert

Grassy plains

Mountainous regions

Urban areas

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do flocks need to move after grazing in one area?

To find water

To avoid predators

Due to weather changes

Because the grasses are quickly eaten

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the thin grasses in the grazing areas?

They are soon eaten

They grow taller

They become thicker

They turn brown

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What term is used to describe people who manage wandering flocks?

Nomads

Farmers

Shepherds

Ranchers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a characteristic of nomadic people?

They live in permanent homes

They travel with their flocks

They cultivate crops

They work in factories