Mrs. Hollis' Fabulous Fours

Social Studies
Most of you are become experts at describing the physical features of different regions in Canada. It certainly feels like the climate of the Eastern Arctic Zone!
Read the information below to understand the relationship between tundra and permafrost.

 

Tundra climate areas experience a a very harsh winter and a cool summer. During the summer, much of the snow and ice melts and forms soggy marshes and bogs.  However, some of the deeper parts of the soil stays frozen even through the summer--a layer called permafrost, as in permanent-frost.  The permafrost can be between 10 and 35 inches. The permafrost prevents the melted snow and ice from draining into the ground water, so marshes and bogs form.  

 

Math

• Remember to answer the question in a sentence when solving word problems. Do you know another way to check your difference? Hint: What is the opposite of subtraction?
• If you are rounding a 4-digit number and a 3-digit number, round both to the nearest hundred. Your estimate will be closer.
• Share with your parents question #10. Were they able to find the largest difference?

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