Desert Wildlife Adaptations Quiz

What do desert animals do to avoid the hot sun?

• Migrate to colder regions

• Change their activity to cooler times of day

• Stay active during the hottest part of the day

• Hibernate

What is a unique feature of the desert iguana?

• It swims to cool down

• It can fly

• It is active at temperatures up to 110 degrees

• It hibernates in summer

How do chuckwallas cool down when overheated?

• By changing skin color

• By hiding in rock crevices

• By sweating

• By burrowing underground

What adaptation helps Gila monsters during dry spells?

• They become active during the day

• They eat cacti

• They can fly to find water

• They store water in their bladders

What do desert animals do to cool their bodies?

• Drink lots of water

• Change location frequently

• Use large, vascular ears

• Sweat excessively

How do kangaroo rats obtain water?

• From desert plants

• From small ponds

• From digging wells

• From the seeds they eat

What strategy do desert tortoises use to manage water?

• Drink daily

• Absorb water through skin

• None, they don't need water

• Store water in bladders

What happens when you pick up a desert tortoise?

• It evacuates its bladder

• It bites

• It hides its head

• It plays dead

Why should humans learn from desert animals?

• To learn hunting skills

• To adapt to extreme temperatures

• To develop natural defenses

• To become nocturnal

How do humans cope with desert heat?

• Using air conditioning

• Developing thick skin

• Growing long legs

• By mimicking animal behaviors