Science / Environment
HABITAT LOSS
Not having a place to live is one of the biggest threats to wildlife. If they
can’t find a suitable habitat they will die. This happens when an animal loses
its habitat. Reducing the size of a habitat area can cause overcrowding.
Farms and ranches provide homes for wildlife. What happens to wildlife
when the farm is sold and houses are built?
STUDY THE MAP BELOW. It shows a farm. Each symbol of an animal
equals three of those types of animals. HOW MANY ANIMALS SHARE
THIS FARM? WRITE THE NUMBERS IN THE KEY BELOW.
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Science Standards 3.1, 3.2, 4.3, 5