Environment Unit Test Review

What physical characteristic do all deserts share?

• They have no plants.

• They receive little rain.

• They are very, very hot.

• They have lots of trees.

All of these structures would help plants in the desert survive EXCEPT

• Expandable stems

• Shallow roots

• Waxy skin

• Tendrils

One structure that many desert animals have to survive in the intense heat is …

• Large ears

• Dark fur or skin

• Short legs

• Claws for climbing

What is the function of the pale colors on many desert animals?

• Absorb heat

• Absorb water

• Helps them run faster

• Camouflage

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What physical characteristic is shared by all forests?

• Lots of trees

• Always hot

• Little rain

• Very few animals

An ecosystem is made up of...

• Plants and animals

• Rocks and water

• Living and nonliving things

• Organisms

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What is the function of tendrils?

• Climb the sunlight

• Protect the plant

• Take in water

• Make seeds

Organisms survive winters in the forest in all of these ways EXCEPT...

• Hibernate

• Migrate

• Go dormant

• Grow extra leaves

What physical characteristic do all grasslands share?

• Lots of grasses

• Many trees

• Lots of rain

• Always cool

Where do many small grassland animals take shelter?

• By flying away

• In the tree tops

• In burrows

• Underwater