Tundra, Grassland, and Desert Habitats

What is the climate in a tundra?

• hot and dry

• hot and wet

• cold and dry

• warm and wet

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Which continent does not have grasslands?

• Antartica

• Asia

• Europe

• South America

What type of plant does not grow in the tundra?

• bushes

• grass

• moss

• trees

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Where does water in the tundra come from?

• hurricanes

• melting ice

• thunderstorms

• ocean currents

What is one characteristic of grassland grasses?

• colorful

• long

• thorny

• wet

Which environment do grassland grasses live in?

• dark

• dry

• frozen

• hot

How is mesquite grass adapted to the desert?

• It is long and green.

• It keeps water in its stem.

• It has spikes along its leaves

• It curls its leaves during the day

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Which feature helps defend the plant?

• flowers

• leaves

• stems

• spikes

What is one way tundra animals stay warm?

• they build up fat

• they use camouflage

• the collect firewood

• they eat other animals

What is a predator?

• a plant that is eaten by animals

• a plant that makes its own food

• an animal that eats other animals

• an animal that is eaten by other animals