Amazing Wildlife of the Mojave

Amazing Wildlife of the Mojave

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What are we learning this week?

• compare and contrast

• ask and answer questions

• main idea

• key details

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What is one way all lizards are the same?

• they all live in the desert

• they are all reptiles

• they all have spines

• they are all the same size

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Let's practice comparing. How are coyotes and bobcats the same?

• they are both reptiles

• they can travel a long distance for a drink

• they cannot travel far

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Let's practice contrasting. How are coyotes and lizards different?

• coyotes cannot travel far, but lizards can

• coyotes can travel far, but lizards cannot

• coyotes and lizards are the same

Open Ended

What is one way animals in the Mojave get water?

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Why is it a bad idea to wear dark-colored clothes in the desert?

• dark colors will make you warmer

• dark colors will make you cooler

• dark colors are heavier

• dark colors don't help animals camoflauge

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Why are mice and lizards darker in the Mojave?

• so they can stay hot in the heat

• so they can hide and survive

• so they can cool off in the heat

• so they can scare away predators

Open Ended

What is one reason why some animals in the Mojave are light-colored?

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Let's practice comparing. How are animals in the desert alike?

• they try to stay in the heat

• they try to avoid midday heat

• they are all dark-colored

• they are all active in the middle of the day

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Why is "stilting" helpful for scorpions?

• it helps scorpions see far

• it helps scorpions find prey

• it helps scorpions stay warm

• it keeps their body from touching hot surfaces

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Which is one way Black-tailed jackrabbits do not cool down?

• their ears

• panting

• sweating

• sprawl in the shade

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How is the desert iguana unique?

• they can change color

• they have scales

• their skin is white

• they are reptiles

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What is one way desert animals are alike?

• they all drink water from streams

• they all eat insects

• they all find ways to avoid the midday heat

• they are all light-colored to absorb heat

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Which is a problem some desert animals face?

• staying warm in the midday sun

• freezing during the night

• warming up after a cool night

• turning their bodies toward the Sun

Open Ended

Write ONE adaptation that helps animals stay cool in the desert heat.