Deserts are:
dry
humid
snowry
Where is the Tropic of Cancer?
north of the equator
south of the equator
A hill of sand caused by wind is called a:
mountain
mound
dune
crag
When an animal spends part of the year sleeping, that is called:
migration
hibernation
incubation
Moisture that you find on cool surfaces in the morning is called:
raindrops
dew
rain
water
A wild animal that has been tamed is called:
fierce
domesticated
petted
Why do plants grow far apart in the desert?
There isn't enough moisture.
There is too much sun.
The soil is too loose.
Which three uses are there for the mesquite plant?
fuel, food, building materials
shade, building materials, food
fruit, fuel, food
fuel, shade, building materias
Why are desert animals small?
sS they can easily find food and water
So they can easily hide from predators
So they can easily find shade from the sun
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 carries supplies across like a ship.
It walks on top of sand like a ship on top of water.
It can protect itself during a storm.
When water changes from a liquid to a gas, that is called:
condensation
distillation
evaporation
If you find water in the desert, that place would be called a(n):
oasis
preserve
burrow
