Serengeti

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/serengeti

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How big is Serengeti?Approximately 30,000 km² (12,000 sq mi) of protected land
2. What is the location?Mara and Arusha Regions, Tanzania
3. What is the scientific name?Serengeti ecosystem
4. What is the Serengeti and where is it located?The Serengeti is a huge protected area in Tanzania, covering about 30,000 square kilometers. It includes Serengeti National Park and several nearby game reserves.
5. Why do animals move in the Serengeti every year?Animals travel to find fresh grass and water. They follow the rainy season, which tells them where food is best.

Ecosystem Dynamics: The study of how the components of an ecosystem interact and change over time.
Apex Predator: A predator at the top of the food chain, with no natural predators of its own.
Biodiversity Hotspot: A region with a high concentration of endemic species that is under significant threat.