Deserts are:
dry
humid
snowry
Where is the Tropic of Cancer?
south of the equator
north of the equator
A hill of sand caused by wind is called a:
crag
mountain
dune
mound
When an animal spends part of the year sleeping, that is called:
incubation
migration
hibernation
Moisture that you find on cool surfaces in the morning is called:
rain
dew
raindrops
water
A wild animal that has been tamed is called:
fierce
domesticated
petted
Why do plants grow far apart in the desert?
There is too much sun.
The soil is too loose.
There isn't enough moisture.
Which three uses are there for the mesquite plant?
fuel, shade, building materias
shade, building materials, food
fruit, fuel, food
fuel, food, building materials
Why are desert animals small?
sS they can easily find food and water
So they can easily hide from predators
So they can easily find shade from the sun
What do the large ears of the desert hare do?
They help them to see their predators.
They take the moisture from the night air.
They take the heat away from their bodies.
Why is the camel called the "ship of the desert"?
It walks on top of sand like a ship on top of water.
It can protect itself during a storm.
It carries supplies across like a ship.
When water changes from a liquid to a gas, that is called:
distillation
condensation
evaporation
If you find water in the desert, that place would be called a(n):
burrow
oasis
preserve
