Nature & science · Age 10 · Complex Ecosystems & Biomes
Effects of Drought on Ecosystems
Explore in depth how drought affects different parts of an ecosystem.
Module
Complex Ecosystems & Biomes
Age
Age 10
Duration
10 min
Questions
5
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Question 1
Multiple choice
What is a drought?
Question 2
Multiple choice
During a drought, which group of organisms is usually affected first?
Question 3
Multiple choice
If a drought reduces the grass in a savanna, what would happen to wildebeest populations?
Question 4
True or false
Some animals can survive droughts by migrating to wetter areas or by storing water in their bodies.
Question 5
Matching
Match each drought effect to the part of the ecosystem it affects.