forests and deserts

Why are coniferous trees called evergreens?

• They stay green all year and do not lose their needles.

• The bark that covers their trunks and branches is green.

• Their cones are bright green and have green seeds inside.

• They are green when they are young and turn brown later.

Which is not a tree zone found in Utah?

• Rain-Forest Zone

• Pinyon-Juniper Zone

• Alpine Zone

• Montane Zone

How does the mule deer animal adapt to Utah's winter?

• hibernates
• grows extra fur
• changes its diet and eats tree bark and evergreen needles
• migrates to lower, warmer temperatures

How do deciduous trees adapt to the cold weather?

• They grow thicker leaves and shed bark to stay warm.

• They stop growing and shed leaves to save energy.

• They grow more fruit and flowers to attract animals

• They migrate to places where there is more sunlight.

How do beavers adapt to winter in the forest?

• They shed their fur to save energy.

• They build lodges and store food in them for the winter.

• They migrate to warmer places and build new homes.

• They climb tall trees to spend time where it's warmer.

Why do deciduous trees lose their leaves in winter?

• to stay safe

• to keep warm

• to save energy

• to grow faster

The jackrabbit's ears helps

• hear at night

• jump high

• stay warm

• keep cool

The cactus ______to survive in the desert.

• creates shade

• has short roots

• shoots needles at animals

• sleeps at night

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Desert animals do this to adapt to their environment:

• grow thick fur coats
• sleep during the day
• eat a lot
• none of the above

How much precipitation does a desert receive in one year?

• 10 inches or less
• 15 inches
• 17 inches
• 20 inches