Grade 6 Earth Science articlesMonday, October 21, 2013 at 8:29 pm
Mrs. NessPlease read each article. On a sheet of paper choose 7 highlighted words from within the article, click on the word and record the definition. Please answer the critical thinking question at the bottom of the article. Each completed assignment should have your name, grade, room number, 7 vocabulary words with definitions and an answer to the critical thinking question.
Is The Namib Desert 'Fairy Circles' Mystery Finally Solved?
Similar to the giant crop circles that sporadically appear in different parts of the world, strange grass circles that mysteriously emerge in South Africa's Namib Desert have dumbfounded both locals and scientists for many years. Measuring between 6 - 40 feet across, each 'fairy circle' is outlined by a ring of vegetation taller, than the surrounding grassland.
African Lava Lake Naturally 'Mummifies' Birds and Animals
With thousands of beautiful flamingos crowding around, at first glance Lake Natron, a salt lake in Northern Tanzania looks like your typical picturesque African landscape. But look closer and you will find something eerily unusual - Perfectly preserved dead animals strewn all along its shores. And while many have likened the lake to Medusa, the monster from Greek mythology who turned anyone that looked her in the eye to stone, most experts assert that the lake itself is not deadly.Join Class
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