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:
crag
mountain
mound
dune
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
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
fruit, fuel, food
fuel, shade, building materias
shade, building materials, 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 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:
evaporation
distillation
condensation
If you find water in the desert, that place would be called a(n):
preserve
oasis
burrow
