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