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What did Tomas's grandpa grow on the farm?
What did Tomas's grandpa grow on the farm?
The Atacama Desert is the wettest desert in the world.
The Atacama Desert is the wettest desert in the world.
False (B)
What does Tomas's family use the sun to make?
What does Tomas's family use the sun to make?
Electricity
Tomas's family has more than ______ solar panels on their farm.
Tomas's family has more than ______ solar panels on their farm.
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Match the following farm products with their uses:
Match the following farm products with their uses:
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What type of energy do the solar panels produce?
What type of energy do the solar panels produce?
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What does Tomas want to be when he grows up?
What does Tomas want to be when he grows up?
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Tomas's family's farm is located in the ______ Desert in ______.
Tomas's family's farm is located in the ______ Desert in ______.
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What did Tomas's father decide to do with the farm instead of growing grapes and potatoes?
What did Tomas's father decide to do with the farm instead of growing grapes and potatoes?
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What is the advantage of using solar panels to generate energy?
What is the advantage of using solar panels to generate energy?
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Match the following animals with their products used for making clothes:
Match the following animals with their products used for making clothes:
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Why does Tomas want to be an alpaca farmer?
Why does Tomas want to be an alpaca farmer?
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Alpacas are small animals with short, coarse fur.
Alpacas are small animals with short, coarse fur.
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Study Notes
Tomas's Farm in the Atacama Desert
- Tomas's family owns a farm in the Atacama Desert, Chile.
- Tomas's grandpa grew grapes and potatoes.
- Tomas's dad replaced grape and potato farming with a different approach.
- The Atacama Desert is the driest desert globally.
- It's sunny, warm, and dry, making it ideal for solar panels.
- The farm now has over 1,000 solar panels, producing electricity.
- The electricity is sold, generating income.
- Solar energy is renewable and doesn't pollute like fossil fuels.
- Tomas wants to be an alpaca farmer, unlike his dad and grandpa.
- Alpacas are South American animals with soft, strong fur used in clothing.
- The farm provides renewable energy.
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Description
Explore the unique farming practices of Tomas's family in the Atacama Desert, where they have transitioned from traditional agriculture to solar energy production. This quiz delves into the importance of renewable energy, the challenges of farming in arid conditions, and Tomas's dream of becoming an alpaca farmer.
