Discovering Deserts: A Quiz

What defines a desert?

• An area with less than 10 inches of rainfall each year

• A place with a lot of trees

• A region with high humidity

• A landscape covered entirely in sand

Where can deserts be found?

• Only in hot climates

• Only near the equator

• On all seven continents

• Exclusively in polar regions

What is a subtropical desert?

• A desert with a lot of rain

• The hottest type of desert

• A desert near the ocean

• The coldest desert type

What is the rain-shadow effect?

• A dance performed for rain

• A phenomenon that blocks moisture

• A method of irrigation

• A type of desert plant

What is a polar desert?

• A desert with polar bears

• A desert near the poles

• A hot and dry area

• A desert with a lot of ice

How do desert animals adapt to their environment?

• By flying south for the winter

• By growing thick fur

• By swimming

• By burrowing into the ground

How do desert plants like the saguaro cactus find water?

• By moving to wetter areas

• With deep and narrow roots

• Using long and shallow root systems

• They don't need water

What causes desertification?

• A decrease in temperatures

• Too much rainfall

• Deforestation and poor water management

• The planting of too many trees

What can help prevent desertification?

• Cutting down more trees

• Building more cities

• Responsible agriculture and water management

• Increasing the use of water