Tomas's Farm in the Atacama Desert

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What did Tomas's grandpa grow on the farm?

  • Alpacas
  • Grapes and potatoes (correct)
  • Solar panels
  • Wheat and barley

The Atacama Desert is the wettest desert in the world.

False (B)

What does Tomas's family use the sun to make?

Electricity

Tomas's family has more than ______ solar panels on their farm.

<p>1,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following farm products with their uses:

<p>Grapes = Making wine Potatoes = Food Solar panels = Generating electricity Alpaca fur = Making clothing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of energy do the solar panels produce?

<p>Renewable energy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Tomas want to be when he grows up?

<p>An alpaca farmer</p> Signup and view all the answers

Tomas's family's farm is located in the ______ Desert in ______.

<p>Atacama, Chile</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Tomas's father decide to do with the farm instead of growing grapes and potatoes?

<p>He wanted to install solar panels to generate electricity. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of using solar panels to generate energy?

<p>Solar panels generate renewable energy, which is a sustainable and clean source of power that does not produce pollution like fossil fuels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following animals with their products used for making clothes:

<p>Alpacas = Soft and strong fur used for jumpers, socks, and hats Sheep = Wool used for sweaters, blankets, and carpets Silkworms = Silk threads used for luxurious fabrics and garments</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does Tomas want to be an alpaca farmer?

<p>He thinks alpacas are cute and funny. (A), He wants to make money selling alpaca wool. (B), He is passionate about raising livestock. (C), He wants to continue his family's farming tradition. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Alpacas are small animals with short, coarse fur.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Atacama Desert

The driest desert in the world, located in Chile.

Solar panels

Devices that convert sunlight into electricity.

Renewable energy

Energy that is sustainable and does not pollute.

Traditional farming

Growing crops like grapes and potatoes on a farm.

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Alpaca farming

Raising alpacas for their soft and strong fur.

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Electricity sales

Selling the energy produced by solar panels.

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Importance of sun

The sun provides energy crucial for solar panels.

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Grandpa's crops

Crops grown by the narrator's grandpa: grapes and potatoes.

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Solar energy

Energy generated by sunlight, harnessed by solar panels.

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Pollution-free energy

Energy that does not produce harmful waste, unlike fossil fuels.

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Atacama Desert farming

Farming adapted to the extreme conditions of the Atacama Desert.

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Alpaca characteristics

Alpacas are known for their soft, strong fur and friendly nature.

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Renewable energy benefits

Advantages of using renewable energy include sustainability and reduced pollution.

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Future farming dreams

The narrator's aspiration to become an alpaca farmer instead of traditional crops.

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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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