Hot Desert Unit 3

What is the main characteristic of a desert?

• It is always cold

• It has more than 1000 mm of rain every year

• It receives less than 250 mm of rain in a year

• It is covered with ice

Which of the following is a hot desert located in North America?

• Sahara

• Great Victoria Desert

• Mojave Desert

• Atacama Desert

What are the usual temperature ranges in hot deserts?

• -10°C to 0°C

• 0°C to 20°C

• 20°C to 40°C

• 50°C to 60°C

How do plants in the desert survive with little water?

• They grow very tall

• They have long roots, store water, or have spikes/poisons

• They grow only during the day

• They move to wetter areas

Which animal can go without water for three to four days and is found in the Arabian Desert?

• Meerkat

• Dromedary camel

• Rattlesnake

• Kangaroo

What is the lifestyle of the Tuareg people in the Sahara Desert?

• They live in big cities

• They are nomadic and herd animals

• They grow crops in large farms

• They are fishermen

What do people build near an oasis?

• Skyscrapers

• Settlements and farms

• Schools

• Airports

Why do the Aboriginal people of Australia no longer live a nomadic lifestyle?

• They moved to colder regions

• European settlers took over their land

• They became farmers

• They didn't like the desert anymore

Which desert plant can be used as a source of water and has spikes that were used as fish hooks?

• Sturt’s desert pea

• Barrel cactus

• Date palm

• Olive tree

How do people in modern times bring water to desert areas where it is needed?

• They use magic

• They build skyscrapers

• They lay underground pipes, build pumps, or use trucks

• They wait for the rain