Desert Week

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What is a saguaro?

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A saguaro is a type of cactus that is native to the Sonoran Desert.

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Cacti are...

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Cacti are producers, meaning they can make their own food through photosynthesis.

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What is a carnivore?

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A carnivore is an animal that primarily eats other animals.

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What is the best synonym for the word 'adapt'?

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The best synonym for 'adapt' is 'adjust', which means to change in response to new conditions.

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An animal that only eats plants is a...

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An animal that only eats plants is called a herbivore.

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What is a desert?

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A desert is a dry, barren area of land, often covered with sand, where little precipitation occurs.

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What do we call animals that eat both plants and animals?

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Animals that eat both plants and animals are called omnivores.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.

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What is a herbivore?

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A herbivore is an animal that feeds mainly on plants.