Understanding Deserts
Passage
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Science
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KG - University
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Practice Problem
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Medium
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Fidel Perez Vazquez
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5 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key characteristic of desert ecosystems?
High precipitation
Arid climate
Abundant vegetation
Consistent temperatures
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do cacti reduce water loss?
By having deep root systems
By having thick leaves
By having spines instead of leaves
By remaining dormant
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS2-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are many desert animals nocturnal?
To find food more easily
To avoid predators
To conserve water and avoid daytime heat
To migrate to cooler areas
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What adaptation helps the fennec fox regulate its body temperature?
Specialized kidneys
Large ears
Thick fur
Nocturnal behavior
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do deserts experience extreme temperature fluctuations?
High moisture in the air
Low precipitation
Lack of moisture in the air
High evaporation rates
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