The document describes signs of the dry and wet seasons in a savannah environment. It notes very dry, hot conditions with little rain and cracked ground during the dry season. Fires typically occur at the end of the dry season. The wet season brings cooler, moister air and greener vegetation near springs and rivers. Animals adapt to the changing conditions between seasons.
2. Very dry and hot sky. Sign on little or no rain. Umbrella like tree to shade the base so that the ground around it stays moist. Also a good source of shape for animals. The moist soil around it keeps the tree alive by proving nutrients Very dry, hard and cracked ground. Obvious sign of a lot of sunlight and little rain Good source of food and camouflage for animals.
3. Evidence of fire, which usually occur nearing the end of the dry season. Red soil which shows that there is a obvious dry and wet season. The ground is more moist therefore the vegetation grows better. Greener trees and grass around springs because the ground is more moist. Animals with a very thin layer of fur to keep cool during the dry, hot season.
4. Dead trees that have been burnt. This shows the beginning of the wet season and end of the dry season because fires usually happen at these times. Taller trees that have not been affected by fire because they have adapted to withstand fires. Animals not sheltering under tress because the air is cooler and moist after the dry season. Greenish moist grassy ground showing the beginning of the wet season.
5. Acacia Tree provides shelter and gives animals homes. Clear light blue sky, showing that the temperature is very hot. The tree has an umbrella shape to shade the base of the tree to keep the soil around it moist. Grass is dying which shows that the temperature is very high and the ground is dry and cracked. Green, lush trees indicating a river or stream nearby. Lions using the tree as shelter.
6. Rock hill creates home and shelter for animals Blue skies with few rain clouds indicating that there is a very high temperature. No animals seen because there is no shade and the dead grass does not have the nutrients needed. Dead grass caused by no rain. Dry, cracked ground caused my high temperatures and no rain.
7. Rain clouds. Pond created by rain water. Green, lush vegetation indicating the middle of the wet season. Wet road due to rain.