🌡️ Part 1: Climate Knowledge

1. What type of climate does sugar cane need to grow well? Circle the correct answer:

Cold and dry

Warm and wet

Cool and wet

Hot and dry

2. Which factors are most important for sugar cane growth? Check all that apply:

Temperature

Rainfall

Snow

Sunshine

3. Fill in the blanks about sugar cane climate needs:

Sugar cane grows best in _____________ temperatures and needs plenty of _____________ during the growing season. The ideal temperature range is between _____ °C and _____ °C.

🗺️ Part 2: Location Comparison

4. Match the sugar cane growing regions with their countries:

1. Mackay

2. São Paulo

3. Queensland

4. Pará

A. Brazil

B. Australia

C. Brazil

D. Australia

5. Which continent is Brazil located on?

North America

South America

Asia

Africa

📊 Part 3: Climate Data Analysis

6. Based on the climate graphs shown in class, complete the following comparison:

Mackay, Australia:

Hottest month: _________________ Average temperature: _____ °C

Coolest month: _________________ Average temperature: _____ °C

Wettest season: _________________

Brazil (Sugar Growing Region):

Hottest month: _________________ Average temperature: _____ °C

Coolest month: _________________ Average temperature: _____ °C

Wettest season: _________________

7. Which region receives more rainfall overall? Circle your answer:

Mackay, Australia

Brazil

They receive about the same

🌾 Part 4: Climate Impact on Sugar Industry

8. How might different rainfall patterns affect sugar cane farming? Write your answer below:

9. Why might planting and harvesting times be different in Mackay compared to Brazil?

10. Which climate challenges might sugar cane farmers face? Check all that apply:

Too much rain causing flooding

Not enough rain causing drought

Temperatures that are too cold

Strong winds and storms

🎨 Part 5: Visual Representation

11. Draw a simple diagram showing the ideal climate conditions for sugar cane growth. Include labels for temperature, rainfall, and seasons:

12. Create a simple comparison chart showing one similarity and one difference between Mackay and Brazil's climates:

🤔 Part 6: Reflection

13. What is one new thing you learned about climate and sugar cane growth today?

14. What question do you still have about sugar cane farming in different climates?

15. How do you think climate change might affect sugar cane farming in the future?

Sugar Cane Climate Comparison

Sugar Cane Climate Comparison

🌡️ Part 1: Climate Knowledge

🗺️ Part 2: Location Comparison

📊 Part 3: Climate Data Analysis

🌾 Part 4: Climate Impact on Sugar Industry

🎨 Part 5: Visual Representation

🤔 Part 6: Reflection

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