Deserts of Utah (U1)

What is one animal that lives in the Utah desert?

• Bear

• Jackrabbit

• Dolphin

• Elephant

How does the jackrabbit use its ears to stay cool?

• By listening for predators

• By attracting mates

• By carrying heat to its skin

• By flying in the air

What animal likes to find and eat the leopard lizard?

• Bird

• Snake

• Turtle

• Frog

How does the leopard lizard stay cool?

• By hiding in burrows

• By swimming in water

• By lifting itself off the ground

• By climbing trees

What is the most unusual desert plant?

• Rose

• Cactus

• Sunflower

• Tulip

What purpose do the sharp needles on the cactus serve?

• To attract pollinators

• To scare away predators

• To provide shade

• To store water

Where does the cactus store water?

• In its leaves

• In its flowers

• In its stems and roots

• In its branches

How deep are the roots of the cactus?

• A few inches below ground

• Several feet below ground

• On the surface of the ground

• Above the ground