Desert

In the Arctic and Antarctic, the ground is covered with __________ and __________ for most of the year.

About one-half of the land on Earth is classified as desert.

To prevent their heavy bodies from sinking into soft sand, camels have very __________ .

An area is scientifically defined as a desert if it receives an average of less than __________ millimetres of rain each year.

A camel’s hump is not filled with water, but actually contains __________, which acts as a food store.

Wind blows sand into large hills called __________.

Hot deserts can become very cold once the sun goes down at night.

All deserts are covered in deep sand and dunes

The two main types of deserts are __________ deserts and __________ deserts.

The __________ bush of North America has incredibly long roots that can reach water 50 metres underground.

Some desert mountains have been carved into interesting shapes by the power of the wind.

"Adaptations" are special features that help a plant or animal survive in its environment.

The Gobi Desert is located in Asia.

Most desert animals get the water they need by drinking from large permanent lakes.

A cactus can survive long droughts because it stores water in its thick __________.

Desert animals usually stay active during the day to soak up the sunlight.

The "Bactrian" camel is known for having only one hump.

The largest hot desert in the world is the __________ Desert, located in North Africa.

A camel can lose up to one-third of its body weight and still survive.