Deserts are:
humid
dry
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:
mountain
mound
dune
crag
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:
raindrops
dew
water
rain
A wild animal that has been tamed is called:
petted
fierce
domesticated
Why do plants grow far apart in the desert?
There is too much sun.
There isn't enough moisture.
The soil is too loose.
Which three uses are there for the mesquite plant?
shade, building materials, food
fruit, fuel, food
fuel, shade, building materias
fuel, food, building materials
Why are desert animals small?
So they can easily hide from predators
sS they can easily find food and water
So they can easily find shade from the sun
What do the large ears of the desert hare do?
They take the moisture from the night air.
They help them to see their predators.
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 carries supplies across like a ship.
It can protect itself during a storm.
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):
preserve
burrow
oasis
