L.O: To answer questions based on a text
Answer the questions giving full answers.
- What does the term "biodiversity" mean in the context of marsh ecosystems?
- What is implied by the phrase "elusive creatures" when referring to the water voles? You might need to use a dictionary to help you!
- Why do you think the reeds are described as "tall" and "graceful"? What effect does this have on the ecosystem?
- How might the presence of non-native species affect the water voles' habitat, based on the information given?
- If the marsh orchid's vibrant blooms attract pollinators, what might happen to the marsh ecosystem if these flowers were to disappear?
- Given the critical role of marshes for migratory birds, predict what could happen to bird populations if marshes continue to be threatened by urban development.
- Explain the importance of reeds in stabilising the soil of marshes and how this affects other species living in the same habitat.
- Describe how invertebrates contribute to the marsh ecosystem and why they are considered an important food source for larger animals.
- Explore the significance of preserving marsh ecosystems for future generations. What benefits do these environments provide beyond just supporting wildlife?
- Investigate the challenges that water voles face in their habitat. What conservation efforts could be considered to protect this species?
Answer the questions giving full answers. The first few sentence starters have been done for you.
- What does the word "ecosystem" mean in this text? The word 'ecosystem means...'
- What do you think the word "habitat" refers to when talking about the water voles? The word 'habitat' refers to...
- Why might the reeds be important for the animals that live in the marsh? The reeds might be important for the animals because...
- What does the text suggest about the water voles’ way of life? Why are they considered "shy"? Voles are considered 'shy' because...
- If the marsh orchids were to disappear, what do you think would happen to the number of pollinators like bees and butterflies? If the marsh orchids were to disappear, I think...
- If marshes continue to be affected by human activity, what predictions can you make about the future of the animals that live there?
- Can you explain why it is important for the reeds to stabilize the soil in the marsh?
- Why do you think insects are crucial to the marsh ecosystem?
- What do you think are some reasons to protect marsh ecosystems for future generations?
- What challenges do water voles face in their habitats? How can we help protect them?
Answer the questions in full sentences, the sentence starters have been done for you.
- What does the word "marsh" mean in this text? The word 'marsh' means...
- What does "habitat" mean when talking about the water voles? The word 'habitat' means...
- Why are reeds helpful for animals in the marsh? Reeds are helpful for animals because...
- Why do you think water voles are called "shy"? Water voles are 'shy' because...
- If the marsh orchids were not there, what would happen to the bees? If marsh orchids were not there, the bees would...
- If more people visit marshes, what might happen to the animals living there? If more people visited the marsh, the animals living there would...
- Why is it good for reeds to keep the soil stable? It is good for the reeds to keep the soil stable because...
- Why are insects important in the marsh? Insects are important to the marsh because...
- Why should we protect marshes for the future? We should protect the marshes for the future because...
- What problems do water voles face? How can we help them? The problem water voles face is... We can help them by...