Deserts are:
snowry
humid
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:
mountain
mound
crag
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:
dew
water
raindrops
rain
A wild animal that has been tamed is called:
petted
fierce
domesticated
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?
fruit, fuel, food
shade, building materials, food
fuel, food, building materials
fuel, shade, building materias
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 take the moisture from the night air.
They take the heat away from their bodies.
They help them to see their predators.
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
condensation
evaporation
If you find water in the desert, that place would be called a(n):
oasis
burrow
preserve
