Desert Animal Adaptations

When the sun goes down, the desert's temperature __

• cools somewhat by morning

• does not change

• cools off very quickly

A biome is a:

• An animal that is killed and eaten by another animal.

• A large region of Earth that has a certain climate and certain types of living things such as animals and plants.

• A small place where there are living things.

True or False? The difference between internal structures and external structures is internal structures are parts found inside of the body, while external structures are parts found outside of the body & can be seen.

• True

• False

Which of the following animals and plants can be found in a desert biome? Mark ALL that apply.

• Frog

• Gila Monster

• Saguaro

• Prickly Pear

• Elephant

In order for a large region to be considered a desert, it has to receive less than ______ inches of rain in a year

The Gila Monster is the only venomous lizard in the United States.

• True

• False

A synonym for function is:

• Part

• Structure

• Purpose

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Why is the Gila Monster's tail important to its survival in the desert?

• They don't have a tail.

• It stores fat for nutrition for long periods of time.

• They use it to whip other animals when they feel threatened.

Which of the following is NOT a structure of the Gila Monster?

• Beak

• Rounded scales

• Black and orange skin coloring

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What is the definition of - adaptations?

• Special traits or skills that are either internal or external that help an animal to live, survive, reproduce, and grow in certain environments.

• An animal that hunts and eats other animals to survive.

• A specific place where an animal lives.

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