Question

connecting the rainfall data with the wildebeest migration map data
orienting to the data

1. what question are you trying to answer?
2. what is your prediction about where the wildebeest will be based on the rainfall data? use the sentence starter below or write your own.

since the rainfall _, i predict that the wildebeest will be located _.
making sense

1. what is your answer to the investigation question?

Explanation:

1. One might be trying to understand the relationship between rainfall patterns and wildebeest migration locations. Wildebeest often move in search of water and fresh grass which are influenced by rainfall.
2. For example, if the rainfall is high in a certain area, wildebeest may be predicted to be in that area as there will likely be more vegetation. So a possible fill - in could be: Since the rainfall is abundant in the southern plains, I predict that the wildebeest will be located in the southern plains.
3. The answer to the investigation question would depend on the actual data analysis. If the data shows that wildebeest follow areas of high rainfall, then the answer could be something like "Wildebeest are located in areas with higher rainfall due to the availability of water and food."

Answer:

1. The question could be "How does rainfall influence the location of wildebeest migration?"
2. Since the rainfall is high in the Serengeti, I predict that the wildebeest will be located in the Serengeti.
3. Wildebeest tend to be in regions with sufficient rainfall as it provides water and lush vegetation for grazing.