Sahara Desert - Closed Captioned
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Welcome to the Sahara Desert – the largest hot desert in the world! We cover the climate and landforms of the Sahara and then move on to meeting the many insects, birds, reptiles, and mammals that live in these harsh conditions. Find out about the many adaptations that allow plant and animal life to survive and thrive here, along with the people who have called the Sahara home for many millennia.
Video length: 31:28 minutes.
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Quizzes – PDF & Online
WOW Facts About the Sahara Desert
Camel Close Up
Living in the Sahara – Cloze Worksheet
VFT Sahara Desert Video Breakdown
Draw A Scene
Universal Resources
National Standards
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Topics Covered In This Video
Location of the Sahara Desert
Fun facts about the Sahara Desert
Geography
Landforms of the Sahara
Oases
Climate
Plant life and its adaptations
Insects of the Sahara
Birds of the Sahara
Reptiles of the Sahara
Mammals of the Sahara
Camels
Berber people
Touareg people
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