Deserts are:
humid
snowry
dry
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
mound
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:
water
dew
raindrops
rain
A wild animal that has been tamed is called:
fierce
domesticated
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?
sS they can easily find food and water
So they can easily find shade from the sun
So they can easily hide from predators
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:
evaporation
distillation
condensation
If you find water in the desert, that place would be called a(n):
oasis
preserve
burrow
