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Desert Biome Quiz

Authored by Charlie Kerrigan

Geography

12th Grade

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Desert Biome Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some common adaptations of desert plants to survive in the harsh desert environment?

Thin, delicate coatings to increase water loss

Some common adaptations of desert plants include deep root systems to access water, thick waxy coatings to reduce water loss, and the ability to store water in their tissues.

Hairy leaves to absorb more sunlight

Shallow root systems to access surface water

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do desert animals adapt to the extreme temperatures of the desert?

Wearing heavy fur coats to stay warm

Being active during the hottest times of the day

Drinking large amounts of water to stay hydrated

Specialized body mechanisms such as storing fat, conserving water, and being active during cooler times of the day

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a common adaptation of desert animals to conserve water?

Hibernating during the day

Drinking large amounts of water

Concentrated urine and dry feces

Sweating excessively

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do some desert plants adapt to the scarcity of water in the desert?

Shallow root systems, water storage, and large leaves

No need for water, large root systems, and big leaves

Short root systems, no water storage, and large leaves

Deep root systems, water storage, and small leaves

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a common adaptation of desert animals to avoid predators?

Camouflage

Bright coloration

Loud vocalizations

Hibernation

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do some desert plants adapt to the intense sunlight and high temperatures of the desert?

By having small leaves, thick waxy coatings, and deep root systems

By having large leaves and shallow root systems

By absorbing water through their leaves

By hibernating during the hottest part of the day

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a common adaptation of desert animals to deal with the lack of food in the desert?

Eating large amounts of food at once

Hibernating during the day

Migrating to a different desert

Storing fat in their bodies

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