Deserts are:
humid
dry
snowry
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
dune
mountain
mound
When an animal spends part of the year sleeping, that is called:
incubation
migration
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:
fierce
petted
domesticated
Why do plants grow far apart in the desert?
There is too much sun.
There isn't enough moisture.
The soil is too loose.
Which three uses are there for the mesquite plant?
shade, building materials, food
fruit, fuel, food
fuel, food, building materials
fuel, shade, building materias
Why are desert animals small?
sS they can easily find food and water
So they can easily find shade from the sun
So they can easily hide from predators
What do the large ears of the desert hare do?
They help them to see their predators.
They take the heat away from their bodies.
They take the moisture from the night air.
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:
evaporation
condensation
distillation
If you find water in the desert, that place would be called a(n):
burrow
preserve
oasis
