Desert Habitats

Which type of plant is best for the desert?

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Why do plants in the desert have long, thin leaves?

• So they do not get too much sun

• They can't grow big leaves

• Plants do not like big leaves

• Animals would eat the big leaves

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Trees have BOTH shallow roots and deep roots so they can get enough water to survive and store extra water.

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• False

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Why do cacti have thick stems?

• To look good

• They grow big

• To store water

• For protection

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What do animals need in a desert habitat?

• Food, water, and people

• Water, people, and shelter

• Shelter, water, and food

• Food, shelter, and people

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When do animals look for food in the desert?

• In the morning

• In the afternoon

• In the evening

• At night

Why do many plants and animals lose their homes in the desert?

• There is a lot of flooding in the desert

• People clear lands to build homes and buildings

• They want to live somewhere else

• They cannot survive because it is too hot

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