Life in a dry region: Mali

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Life in a dry region: Mali

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

Today:

-check homework(vodeo Great Green Wall)
--explanation G51 Drought
-homework
Goals:

-What are the two ways of making a living in dry regions?
-G51 Drought

Slide 2 - Tekstslide

Sahel
Drought

Slide 3 - Tekstslide

Coursebook:
-What’s the difference in precipitation in Mali:
--Per region?
--In 1 year?
-What are the characteristics of the landscapes in Mali?
-What are the two ways of making a living in dry regions?
-How come the Sahel is a vulnerable region?

Geo Guide:
G51: Drought
G97: Savanne
G98: Steppe
G99: Desert

Slide 4 - Tekstslide

Savanna
Trees and bushes
Dry periods
Giraffes
Grasses
Elephants
North and south of the equator
Tropical grass
Dry period for four till six months 
Zebras
Lions

Slide 5 - Tekstslide

Steppe
250-500 mm precipitation in one year
Three till four months of precipitation
Grasses
Bushes with smaller leaves
Plants contain deep roots
Low bushes
Dry period for nine months 
Area between savanna and deserts.

Slide 6 - Tekstslide

Desert
Almost no precipitation at all
Between 20o en 40o N’. and 20o en 40o S’.
Cacti(cactus)
Zero to 250 mm precipitation
Desert steppe
Sand, Rocks, Gravel
Oasis
Date palms 
Heat and cold

Slide 7 - Tekstslide

Question 4a)
Which characteristics best suit the tropical rainforest?
A
Precipitation: less than 250 mm and 0 months
B
Precipitation: less than 250 mm and 12 months
C
Precipitation: more than 2000 mm and 0 months
D
Precipitation: more than 2000 mm and 12 months

Slide 8 - Quizvraag

Question 4a)
Which characteristics best suit the savannah?
A
Precipitation: between 250-500 mm and 3 months
B
Precipitation: between 250-500 mm and 6-8 months
C
Precipitation: between 1000-2000 mm and 3 months
D
Precipitation: between 1000-2000 mm and 6-8 months

Slide 9 - Quizvraag

Question 4a)
Which characteristics best suit the steppe?
A
Precipitation: less than 250 mm and 0 months
B
Precipitation: less than 250 mm and 3 months
C
Precipitation: between 250-500 mm and 0 months
D
Precipitation: between 250-500 mm and 3 months

Slide 10 - Quizvraag

Question 4a)
Which characteristics best suit the desert?
A
Precipitation: less than 250 mm and 0 months
B
Precipitation: less than 250 mm and 12 months
C
Precipitation: more than 2000 mm and 0 months
D
Precipitation: more than 2000 mm and 12 months

Slide 11 - Quizvraag

Question 4d(page 28)

Slide 12 - Woordweb

Answers questions 4
4 a  tropical rainforest 2,000 and more 12
 savannah 1,000 - 2,000 6 - 8
 steppe 250 - 500 3
 desert less than 250 0 / nearly always dry

 b Tropical rainforests are characterized by dense, impenetrable forest. The savannah is characterized by clusters of trees and grasses. Other difference: There are always leaves on the trees in tropical rainforests, but not on trees in the savannah.
 c It rains all year round in tropical rainforests, but not in the savannah.
 d 1 The grasses have deep roots and grow far apart.
  2 The bushes have long, narrow leaves or thorns to prevent evaporation.
 e 1 well oasis (the water comes from an underground well)
  2 river oasis (a river brings water from wetter areas)

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Question 5

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Answers question 5c

 A Describe: What are dry regions?
  Areas with less than 500 mm of precipitation a year.
  There are two types:
  1 steppes
  2 deserts
 B Describe: Where are dry regions located?
  North and south of the tropics (between about 20° and 40° N and S).
 C Explain: Why are they located there?
  The air that rises in the tropics goes down here. It gets warmer and can hold more vapour
   so there is no precipitation.

Slide 19 - Tekstslide

Question 6b

Slide 20 - Woordweb

Answers workbook 6

6 a people who have no permanent place to live.
 b their livestock: camels, sheep and goats
 c X meat
  X carpets
  X leather
  X milk

Slide 21 - Tekstslide

Homework
-Read coursebook page 27
-Watch the video about the 'Great Green Wall'
-Answer the questions of the video

Link to video+ questions in chat, SOM en Teams.

Slide 22 - Tekstslide

Slide 23 - Video

Questions video
  1. What is the Great Green Wall?
  2. Why did people built the Great Green Wall?
  3. Name a positive effect of this wall for the locals.

Slide 24 - Tekstslide