Bianco's Deserts | Baamboozle - Baamboozle | The Most Fun Classroom Games!

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What is a unique feature of camels that helps them survive in deserts?

b) They can go without drinking water for long periods

d) They hibernate during the day

c) They can swim long distances

a) They can fly

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How much water can a camel drink in a short period when it finds water?

b) 75 litres

a) 50 litres

d) 115 litres or more

c) 100 litres

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of desert animals?

d) Being most active during the day

c) Getting water from their food

a) Sleeping during the day

b) Coming out only at night

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Where are the Arctic and Antarctic deserts located?

c) In the tropics

a) Near the equator

d) In the temperate regions

b) At the North and South poles

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What type of terrain is typically found in most hot deserts

a) Sandy dunes

b) Dense forests

d) Rocky or pebbly

c) Marshy wetlands

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How deep can the roots of the Acacia tree of Africa go to reach water?

a) 10 meters

c) 30 meters or more

b) 20 meters

d) 40 meters

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What is the main source of water for desert animals that survive without drinking from external sources?

d) Rainfall

b) Underground rivers

c) Dew

a) Their food

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What characteristic makes camels well-suited for desert environments?

a) Efficient water storage and conservation

c) Hibernation

b) Thick fur

d) Short legs

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What role do wind and erosion play in desert landscapes?

c) Producing rainfall

a) Creating sandstorms

d) Promoting vegetation growth

b) Forming sand dunes

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What is the primary factor determining whether an area is classified as a desert?

a) Average annual temperature

c) Presence of wildlife

d) Altitude above sea level

b) Amount of rainfall

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What is the primary function of the root systems of desert plants?

d) Reaching underground water sources

b) Absorbing sunlight

a) Anchoring the plant in the ground

c) Storing excess water

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How do desert animals cope with the extreme temperatures?

c) By sleeping during the day and being active at night

d) By seeking shelter in caves

a) By hibernating during the day

b) By migrating to cooler regions

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What is the significance of the 250 mm rainfall threshold in defining deserts?

b) It represents the minimum rainfall required for vegetatio

a) It indicates the maximum rainfall a desert can receive an

c) It is used to distinguish between arid +semi-arid regions

d) It is used to calculate the desert's water budget

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What plant can’t you find in a desert?

b) Cactus

d) Acacia tree

c) Palm tree

a) Oak tree

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