Sally

1 Using the atlas link - locate Japan on the map

2. Skim and scan to answer the following questions

- How many people live in Japan? 127 million - Which city is the capital of Japan? Tokyo - What oceans surround Japan? Pacific ocean - Which cities were most effected by the earthquake and tsumani? Sendai - Write down 3 other interesting facts you have learned about Japan.
 * 1) Japan has the world's third largest economy by nominal GDP.
 * 2) Japan is an archipelago of 6,852 islands.
 * 3) Japan has the longest life expectancy of any country in the world

** Earthworm **



1. Does an earthworm have a backbone? No. Instead of bones they have lots of muscles.

2. How many segments does an earthworm have? Typically 95~200 segments.

3. How long can an earthworm live for? Up to 6 years

4. What type of soil do earthworms live in? They live in warm, moist soil.

5. How does an earthworm help the soil? By aerating and breaking up the soil it allows rainwater to penetrate easier and loosens the soil so that roots can take better hold.