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    READING BIOLOGY 1ºB

    Plant and humans as

    organisms Unit 1
    ACTIVITY

    1- Imagine you are an astronaut and you’re watching the Earth from the Moon:
    - Why do you think planet Earth has different shades of green on its surface?
    Take into account that most of the parts of the surface will look blue because of the water.

    We think that the earth has different shades of green to the type of vegetation and the place where it
    grows.
    2- Why do you think there are not many plants on the places in which the surface is not green?

    We believe that there are not many plants on surfaces that are not green because the soil is not
    fertile, because it does not rain or because it does not have enough nutrients.
    3- Think about the places in which you would find dense vegetation near your home. Name
    at least 3 places and what would be possible to find in those places

    Santa Catalina Municipal Natural Reserve: This complex is characterized by grassland as the
    predominant natural vegetation, with few native woody formations. This complex covers the
    entire Lomas de Zamora district, including the neighboring Santa Catalina Provincial Reserve.
    The vegetation is characterized by the presence of remnants of clearings and in the sectors
    adjacent to the Station with introduced species; also remnants of hydrophilic communities of
    Carquejillas, Carguatá and Yerba barbuda; grasslands and/or shrublands developed under
    eucalyptus and sectors with ruderal vegetation, where native species are associated with
    spontaneous cosmopolitan plants.

    Vicente López Ecological Reserve:It is small but stands out for its biodiversity; carries out
    important conservation and environmental education tasks. There are 3.5 hectares that protect the
    native flora and fauna of the La Plata riverbank.
    It is in La Lucila, in Paraná and the river. Entrance is free and open. There are no public
    bathrooms.
    There are 800 meters of trails that run through all the environments of the reserve, including the
    lagoon with its floating vegetation, the willow forest and a swamp. You can walk, watch the
    birds, and you can even see turtles in the lagoon.

    Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve: It is the green space with the greatest biodiversity in the
    city. It was declared an “Important Area for Bird Conservation” in 2005 by the organizations
    BirdLife International and Aves Argentinas. There are 350 hectares that protect more than 350
    species of birds, amphibians, mammals and reptiles that inhabit the lagoons, swamps, alder
    forests and clearings of the reserve.
    It is in the city of Buenos Aires, in Puerto Madero. Entrance is free and open. There are public
    toilets at the entrance.
    There are 10 kilometers of trails (all can be done with a stroller) that cover all the environments
    of the reserve, including the lagoon with its floating vegetation, the willow forest and a swamp.
    Many birds are seen: white herons, chajás, black-necked swans. And I have seen snakes and
    nutria on several occasions. There are guided tours to observe wild birds and native plants.
    ACTIVITY
    4- Why do animals can live in a planet in which there are many plants?
    Because animals depend on plants for food and oxygen

    5- Why do you think roots branch out into the soil? – Give 2 reasons to it

    We believe that roots branch because they seek to absorb water and bring nutrients to

    the plant.

    6- Suggest why many leaves are very broad and some others are thin.
    What would it be that help them to have a certain shape?
    We believe that the more water a plant absorbs, the wider its leaves will be.
    7- Choose 2 different plants at home or on the way at school. Take a picture of them, and pay
    attention to their leaves. Upload the pictures of them and complete the table below

    ACTIVITY

    FEATURE LEAF A LEAF B

    length 34 CM 3 CM

    colour GREEN GREEN

    shape (round/narrow/etc) NARROW ROUND

    name of plant/tree CORDYLINE INDIVISA SUCULENTA


    PICTURES
    Place both pictures here:
    LEAF A LEAF B

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