Desert Biome

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What does 'nocturnal' mean?

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Animals that are active at night and sleep during the day.

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What is a biome?

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A region characterized by a specific type of climate and the plants and animals that live there.

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How much biodiversity does the desert biome have?

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Very little biodiversity due to extreme heat and dryness.

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Name an animal that lives in the desert.

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Coyote.

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Name a plant that grows in the desert.

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Cactus.

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What is the climate like in a desert?

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Hot and dry with very little rainfall.

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Why do many desert animals come out at night?

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To avoid the extreme heat during the day.

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What is an example of a desert?

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The Sahara Desert.

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What adaptations do desert plants have?

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They have thick stems to store water and spines instead of leaves to reduce water loss.

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What is the main challenge for life in the desert?

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The extreme heat and lack of water.