Deserts are:
dry
humid
snowry
Where is the Tropic of Cancer?
north of the equator
south of the equator
A hill of sand caused by wind is called a:
mound
mountain
dune
crag
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:
raindrops
rain
water
dew
A wild animal that has been tamed is called:
domesticated
petted
fierce
Why do plants grow far apart in the desert?
The soil is too loose.
There is too much sun.
There isn't enough moisture.
Which three uses are there for the mesquite plant?
fruit, fuel, food
fuel, food, building materials
shade, building materials, food
fuel, shade, building materias
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:
distillation
evaporation
condensation
If you find water in the desert, that place would be called a(n):
burrow
preserve
oasis
