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Picturing the Pantanal

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

The rainy season on the Pantanal lasts from--

a)

May - September

b)

October - April

2.

The Pantanal is located on what continent?

a)

Africa

b)

Asia

c)

North America

d)

South America

3.

The Pantanal is classified as a--

a)

tropical wetland

b)

tropical rainforest

c)

temperate grassland

d)

swampy estuary

4.

Every year, the Pantanal fills with waters from-

a)

constant rainfall

b)

overflowing rivers

c)

hurricanes

d)

human development

5.

After the flooding dries-what is left behind?

a)

bogs and marshes

b)

the seedlings of tiny flowers

c)

nutrient-rich sediment

d)

uprooted trees and grasses

6.

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

a)

She goes into nature.

b)

She sets up a lab on a field.

c)

She uses satellites to see the Pantanal.

d)

She studies photos.

7.

Dr. Maycira also collects information about the Pantanal using-

a)

maps.

b)

interviews with native people.

c)

telecommunications.

d)

satellites.

8.

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

a)

how large flooded areas are.

b)

where vegetation is.

c)

how much sediment is in the water.

d)

where large groups of animals are clustered.

9.

Dr. Maycira uses basic information collected from satellites to-

a)

compare different parts of the Pantanal.

b)

watch how human activities are affecting the Pantanal.

c)

study changes affecting the water.

d)

All of the above

10.

What genre is "Picturing the Pantanal"

a)

Travel Guide

b)

Informative Essay

c)

Procedural Text

d)

Science Article