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:
migration
incubation
hibernation
Moisture that you find on cool surfaces in the morning is called:
water
raindrops
rain
dew
A wild animal that has been tamed is called:
petted
domesticated
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?
fuel, food, building materials
shade, building materials, food
fuel, shade, building materias
fruit, fuel, food
Why are desert animals small?
So they can easily hide from predators
So they can easily find shade from the sun
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 walks on top of sand like a ship on top of water.
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):
preserve
burrow
oasis
