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