The following location in Across the World in 50 Experiments is Portugal. Portugal is situated in Southwestern Europe and has a protracted, stunning Atlantic shoreline, fascinating historical past and numerous landscapes. The volcanic Azores and Madeira islands additionally belong to Portugal.
The Serra da Estrela mountain vary dominates the north, whereas the central area accommodates forests, farmland, and charming villages. The Algarve space is residence to world-class sandy seashores, breathtaking cliffs, and clear blue water.
Most individuals stay alongside the coast and in areas round Lisbon and Porto.
Language – Portuguese
Inhabitants – 10 million ( 2024 )
Capital Metropolis – Lisbon
Nature
Widespread animals present in Portugal are boars, wild goats, otters, flamingos, Iberian Hares, and the Iberian Lynx, which is likely one of the world’s most endangered species.
Cork
Portugal produces a lot of the world’s cork! Cork is harvested from the bark of cork oak timber and is used for merchandise comparable to wine bottle corks, shoe soles, insulation and flooring.
Retailers in Portugal additionally promote a wide range of cork purses, purses, wallets, and different merchandise you wouldn’t assume might be comprised of cork!
Cork timber have thick bark, which insulates the tree and protects it from drought and fireplace. They’ll stay for lots of of years, so if the cork is harvested sustainably, it may possibly provide a cork for a very long time. Cork timber might be harvested each 9 years.
Cork is stripped by hand from timber after which left to dry for a number of months earlier than being made right into a product.
Cork timber additionally sequester carbon, making them a incredible method to assist struggle local weather change.
Cork STEM Problem
Cork has small air pockets trapped inside, making it light-weight and low density. This easy STEM problem demonstrates these properties of cork.
Cork floats on water as a result of it has a decrease density than water.
You’ll want
A cork
Small glass or jar
Water
Directions
Fill the glass or jar nearly to the highest with water.
Place the cork on the water. It ought to float.
Transfer the cork to the center of the water on the floor and attempt to get it to remain there. It is going to in all probability begin to transfer in the direction of the sting.
Fastidiously add extra water to the glass till it’s nearly overflowing.
The cork ought to transfer to the centre of the glass and keep there.
Why does this occur?
When the glass is as full as it may be, the floor pressure of the water strikes above the rim of the glass or jar. It’s best to be capable of see that the floor is barely rounded. The cork strikes to the very best level of the water ( the centre ) and stays in place.
The Iberian Lynx
The Iberian Lynx is an endangered species. They’re largely restricted to mountainous areas alongside the Iberian Peninsula.
Iberian lynxes are solitary, nocturnal animals which are most energetic round sundown. They’re carnivores that eat largely small mammals comparable to rabbits and birds.
Threats to the Iberian Lynx
- The most important menace to the Iberian Lynx is the destruction of its habitat. Automobiles and traps set for rabbits typically kill them.
- Lowering rabbit populations.
Info concerning the Iberian Lynx
They bury unfinished prey to complete consuming later.
An grownup lynx will eat one rabbit per day. A feminine offering for cubs can eat three per day.
The Iberian Lynx has wonderful imaginative and prescient, vertical pupils, quick reflexes, and good listening to.
The lengthy hair on their toes helps them transfer quietly over snow.
Create a meals chain for the Iberian Lynx
Print the meals chain beneath, minimize out the photographs and put them collectively in a sequence.
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Final Up to date on October 10, 2024 by Emma Vanstone
