Savanna Ecosystem

In this unit you will find out the answers to the following questions:

1. Where is the Savanna ecosystem?
2. What are its main characteristics?
3. How do the Masai people survive in the ecosystem?
4. What is the Masai way of life?
5. Why is the Savanna ecosystem under threat??

You will develop the following skills:

1. Describing and explaining physical features
2. Asking geographical questions
3. Collecting, analysing and presenting evidence
4. Appreciating values and attitudes

Key words to learn
adaptation, Baobab tree, climate, desertification, drought, dry season, ecosystem, enkang, environment, tourism, vegetation, wet season