Desert Review

What animals are active during the day in the desert?

• tortoises
• ants, grasshoppers, spiders, beetles
• kangaroo rats
• foxes

Desert animals have _________ to the hot and dry climate of the desert.

• lurked
• predator
• adapted
• depended

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The climate in most deserts is

• rainy

• cold and snowy

• hot and dry

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When the sun goes down, the desert temperature __

• cool somewhat by morning

• warm up slowly

• cools off quickly

• do not change

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Why do nocturnal animals hunt at night?

• They are busy during the day.

• The desert is too hot during the day.

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How do desert lizards adapt to not having very much water in the desert?

• They dig holes in the dry streambeds for water.
• They have tough scaly skin to keep the water in their body.
• They nibble wildflowers.

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How do jackrabbits adapt to the desert heat?

• They run quickly to the shade.
• They release heat through their long ears to stay cool.
• They have short fur.

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Where is the Gobi Desert?

• Brazil

• China

• Canada

• Africa

Some hot desert animals include ________. Check all that apply.

• camel

• gila monster

• cougar

• fennec fox

Some cold desert animals include ________. Select all that apply.

• snakes

• camels

• penguin

• seals