Oshwal Academy
Nairobi Campus
Subject: Environmental management
Chapter / Topic: Weather instruments.
Teacher: Ms. Nancy C.
Weather instruments
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1. Rain gauge
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2.Thermometer
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3. Anemometer
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4. Wind vane
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6. Barometer
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Improving agricultural yield through g enetic
engineering
• What is genetic engineering?
• What are the aims of genetic engineering in agriculture?
• Whey are genetically engineered crops so widespread?
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G.E
• Discuss the advantages of Genetic engineering in agriculture
Discuss the controversies surrounding the use of GMO crops.
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World biomes
A biome is a large area characterized by its vegetation, soil, climate,
and wildlife.
There are five major types of Biomes. Namely:
1. Aquatic
2. Grassland
3. Forest
4. Desert
5. Tundra
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Aquatic biome
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Grassland
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Forest Biome
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Desert Biome
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Tundra Biome: Taiga Vegetation
Adaptations of taiga vegetation.
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Their branches are conical shaped/ slope down to shed down
snow
II. Needle like leaves to reduce water loss
III. Leaves are not lost during winter (evergreen to save energy)
Examples of such trees are spruce and pine trees
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