Lesson 26 of 84 · Geography
⭐ 30 XP🗺️ Atlas OutpostAnimals in Hot and Cold Places
Animals live in many different places around the world, from hot deserts to cold icy regions.
🎯 Your mission
Connect the place to the people.
⚡ The twist
Maps lie a little — they always have to.
Mind = Blown
🤯 Africa is bigger than China, India, the US, and most of Europe — combined.
Then & Now
🌍 Where things are still decides who gets what.
Animals live in many different places around the world, from hot deserts to cold icy regions. Some animals, like camels, are great at living in hot areas, while others, like polar bears, are adapted to cold climates. Each animal has special features that help them survive in their homes, such as thick fur for warmth or thin skin to keep cool.
Key Facts
Animals live in hot and cold places.
Camels are adapted to hot deserts.
Polar bears are suited for cold regions.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What type of animal lives in hot areas?
Why this still matters
Every label on the food in your kitchen says where it traveled from.
Stretch Challenge
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Pull up a map and find a country you've never heard of. Look up one fact.
For the dinner table
“If you could live anywhere on Earth, where would it be — and why?”
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