The desert is a ___________ and __________ environment.

• wet and sunny

• dry and frozen

• sunny and dry

Which of the following is NOT a desert animal?

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What is UAE’s natioal animal?

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Why do lizards and snakes hide under rocks during the day?

• to avoid the sand

• to avoid the heat of the sun

• to avoid the hunters

Why do lizards and snakes go out at night?

• They go out to enjoy the cool temperature.

• They go out to find an oasis.

• They go out to look for food.

Where does a camel store its fat?

• stomach

• hump

• neck

Why do camels have long eyelashes?

• to help protect its eyes from the blowing wind

• to help protect its eyes from the desert sand

• to help protect its eyes from the spines of cactus

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the camel’s feet?

• A camel has small feet that help it walk and run easily in the sand.

• A camel has wide front feet and small back feet that help it walk and run easily in the sand.

• A camel has wide feet that help it walk and run easily in the sand.

What does a cactus store in its thick stems?

• water

• oil

• dust

• juice

Desert plants have _______ roots and ________ leaves to keep the water they need.

• small, long

• long, small

• short, small