Living in Deserts

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What do the yellow areas on a map represent?

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Deserts.

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What is a yurt?

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Tent-like structures used as shelters.

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Why do miners in Coober Pedy build underground shelters?

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For protection from sun exposure.

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How have camels adapted to desert life?

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Camels have thick, wooly hair to protect them from the sun and wide feet to keep them from sinking in the sand.

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What type of text features can be found on pages with photographs?

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Photograph and caption.

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What is a desert?

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A dry area with very little rainfall and few plants.

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Name one animal that lives in the desert.

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Camel.

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What do camels store in their humps?

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Fat, which can be converted to water.

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What is an oasis?

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A fertile area in a desert where water is found.

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How do desert plants survive?

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They have deep roots to find water and thick skins to reduce water loss.