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What is a habitat?

A habitat is… �A place where species get what they need in order to survive: � Food � Water � Cover � Places to raise young �These are the 4 basic elements of a habitat

What are some different types of habitats? �Grasslands (savanna) �Temperate forests �Tropical rainforest �Desert �Polar ice (artic) �Tide pools �Oceans �Freshwater �… And many more!!

Habitats are found on land in water… Let’s explore some of the land habitats!

Grasslands (savanna) �Grasslands develop wherever rainfall is not high enough to produce a forest nor light enough to form a desert.

Temperate Forest �These forests accumulate a lot of precipitation, humidity, and contain a lot of deciduous and coniferous trees. They also go through all 4 seasons!

Tropical Rainforest �They are very wet forests that receive heavy rainfall. They are also close to the equator and get a lot of sunlight.

Desert �This habitat is very dry and hot. It get’s very little rain throughout the year. They are extremely hot during the day and very cold at night.

Polar Ice (Artic) �A very cold and icy habitat. They Artic is in the north and Antarctica is in the south.

Now let’s learn a little about the different water habitats!

Ocean �A large body of saltwater that covers most of Earth! All of the different ocean’s merge into one which creates the largest habitat on Earth.

Tide Pools �These are rocky pools that are found just along the sea shore. They are filled with seawater that comes in and out of the pools with the high and low tides.

Freshwater �These are places where the land is covered by shallow water: marshes, ponds, and the edges of large lakes and rivers.

What’s next? �What You Know: � What a habitat is � The 4 basic elements of a habitat � A brief intro to some of the land water habitats Now that you have some basic information on habitats and some of the one’s found on land in the water, continue on to the rest of the sight to find interactive games, informational sights, and other activities while you explore habitats more in depth! Enjoy your journey!