Living in the Deserts Quiz-U1W4

1. The author includes paragraph 1 most likely to-

• explain why camels would be thirsty in the desert.
• describe how it feels when you are in the desert.
• suggest for you to visit the desert.
• describe the soil in the desert.

2. Which word is an antonym of nomadic in paragraph 6? (antonym means opposite)

• roaming
• moving
• wandering
• settled

3. According to the selection, how do the San people keep their supply of water safe?

• They store it in ostrich eggshells.
• They stor it in long reeds.
• They store it in palm trees.
• They store it in different towns.

4. In paragraph 11, the word landscape means-

• area protected by cover.
• visible features of an area.
• to be unprotected by severe weather.
• poor land that cannot grow plants.

5. Which text feature from the selection best helps the reader know on what page they can find each topic?

• The section titled "For More Information"
• The section titled "Index"
• The section titled "Glossary"
• The section titled "Living in the Desert"

6. The map on page 138 is included to show the reader-

• how Africa has very little desert land.
• how there are no deserts in South America.
• how all of Antarctica is a desert.
• how most of Europe is covered with desert land.

7. The caption under the photograph on page 146 explains-

• why the photograph was taken.
• how visitors buy merchandise from the Tuareg people.
• how very few plants grow in the desert.
• why the Tuareg people cover most of their bodies.

8. According to the selection, what will happen if your vehicle breaks down in the desert?

• You can call a mechanic to go fix it.
• You will be stranded and not get help for a very long time.
• You can ride a camel back home.
• You could walk back home, but you probably will not be able to see because of the and blowing.

9. Which word is a synonym of lack in paragraph 5? (synonym means same)

• little
• much
• large
• great

10. With which statement would the author most likely agree?

• People can live in the desert if they learn to adapt.
• All deserts are hot.
• People cannot grow food in the desert.
• Only people that live close to an oasis can survive living in the desert.