Deserts are:
snowry
dry
humid
Where is the Tropic of Cancer?
north of the equator
south of the equator
A hill of sand caused by wind is called a:
dune
crag
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:
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 isn't enough moisture.
There is too much sun.
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
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 heat away from their bodies.
They help them to see their predators.
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 carries supplies across like a ship.
It walks on top of sand like a ship on top of water.
When water changes from a liquid to a gas, that is called:
condensation
evaporation
distillation
If you find water in the desert, that place would be called a(n):
burrow
oasis
preserve
