Desert Biome

What best describes the climate in the desert?

• warm
• hot
• dry
• windy

What kind of soil is found in the desert?

• humus
• sand
• dirt
• flowers

How much rain falls in the desert?

• 10 inches
• more than 10 inches
• less than 10 inches
• none at all

Which adaptation helps plants to conserve water?

• thick stems
• spines
• wide leaves
• small leaves

Which adaptations help plants STORE water?

• long, thick roots
• thick stems and waxy skin
• shallow, wide roots
• large leaves and thorns

Which adaptation protects some plants from being eaten?

• thick, waxy skin
• thick stems
• thorns or spines
• thick leaves

What does nocturnal mean?

• being able to blend in which the environment
• being active at night and sleeping during the day
• soil that does not have very much humus
• a biome with a hot temperatures and a dry climate

Which adaptation helps protect some desert animals from their enemies?

• being nocturnal
• light colored fur
• moving quickly
• camouflage

Which adaptation helps some desert animals stay cool?

• light colored fur
• long ears
• short, thick fur
• small feet