Why do some animals in the Arctic have thick fur?
The temperatures are too hot.
The temperatures are freezing.
There are many trees.
There is very little water.
What do scales help some desert animals do?
hold on to branches
pick up insects
not lose too much water
keep warm in the freezing cold
Which is the habitat of a cactus wren?
the rainforest
the desert
the ocean
the Arctic
Which part of the plant holds the soil in place?
the leaves
the roots
the stem
the flower
What happens when there are no plants in the ground?
The wind and rain can hold the soil in place.
The wind and rain can carry away the soil.
Trees grow taller toward the sun.
Shade blocks the sunlight.
Why would a tree grow through a building?
It needs more water to grow.
It needs more space to grow.
It needs less light to grow.
It needs less soil to grow.
Why are there few plants on the ground of a forest?
Cactus roots spread out too far.
Wind carries the soil away.
Temperatures are too hot.
Tall trees block most of the light.
Which word describes a cool place where a person can rest on a hot day?
water
food
air
shade
