Life in the desert - part 1

You and your family are crossing the desert on a camel. The sun is very hot, and there’s no water in sight. You notice the camel seems fine, even though it hasn’t had water for a while.

Question:
Why is the camel able to survive without drinking water for so long?

• It stores water in its legs.

• It stores food in its hump.

• It stores fat in its hump, which gives it energy.

• It can sweat to keep cool.

As you walk beside your camel, your feet keep sinking into the soft sand. But the camel walks easily without sinking.

Question:
What helps the camel walk on the sand without sinking?

• Its hooves are very small.

• Its feet are wide and padded.

• It hops like a kangaroo.

• Its tail helps it balance.

A big sandstorm suddenly blows through the desert. You can barely keep your eyes open because of the blowing sand, but your camel seems unaffected.

Question:
How does the camel protect its eyes from the sand during a sandstorm?

• It closes its eyes and stops walking.

• It walks backward to avoid the sand.

• It buries its head in the sand.

• Its eyelashes are long and keep the sand out.

The camel easily adapts to the hot desert climate it is also known as ……

• King of the desert

• ⁠Caravan of the desert

• Ship of the desert

• Boat of the desert

You’re riding on a camel in the desert, and the sun is shining intensely. While you’re sweating and feeling hot, the camel seems unaffected by the heat.

Question:
Why doesn’t the camel sweat like humans do?

• The camel has a special cooling system in its body.

• The camel can’t feel the heat.

• The camel’s thick fur protects it from the heat and helps regulate body temperature.

• The camel only sweats when it drinks water.