Deserts Quiz

What is the defining characteristic of deserts?

• Low rainfall

• Tropical climate

• High humidity

• Heavy snowfall

Where are subtropical deserts typically found?

• In the Sahara Desert

• In the Amazon Rainforest

• Near the North Pole

• Along the equator

What is the rain-shadow effect?

• A weather phenomenon

• A process blocking moisture

• A type of desert plant

• A type of desert animal

Which type of desert forms alongside tropical western edges of continents?

• Polar

• Coastal

• Semiarid

• Subtropical

How do desert animals like the coyote adapt to harsh conditions?

• Fly to find water

• Migrate to cooler regions

• Burrow into the ground

• Hibernate during the day

What is a common adaptation of desert plants like the saguaro cactus?

• Hibernation in winter

• Deep root systems

• Floating leaves

• Underground flowers

What is desertification?

• A process of desert expansion

• A type of desert plant

• A desert animal behavior

• Formation of deserts

What caused the formation of the youngest desert on the planet?

• Deforestation

• Climate change

• Resource mismanagement

• Drying up of a sea

How can desertification be curbed?

• Increase water usage

• Limit further development

• Encourage deforestation

• Ignore responsible agriculture

Why are deserts important habitats despite extreme conditions?

• They have abundant water sources

• They support diverse ecosystems

• They are easy to access

• They have mild temperatures