Gr 2 Life in the desert part 2

I live in the desert and stand up tall,
Watching for danger, I see it all.
I dig deep burrows to hide and stay cool,
Living in groups is my number one rule.
Who am I?

• Meerkat

• Scorpion

• Camel

• Arabian oryx

At night I come out, but during the day I hide,
With a stinger on my tail, I crawl, not slide.
Some of my kind glow under a light,
Be careful of my pinch – I give quite a fright!
I am ______________.

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With ears so big, I can hear far and wide,
In the desert sands is where I hide.
I dig for food, I’m clever and small,
In the heat of the day, I rest—that's all.
What am I?

• Camel

• Arabian oryx

• Fennec fox

• Meerkat

I have humps on my back and feet wide as can be,
I carry heavy loads across the sand, you see.
I can walk for days without water to drink,
I'm called the 'Ship of the desert,' who could I be?

• Fennec fox

• Meerkats

• Arabian oryx

• Camel

What do Bedouins use camel hair for?

• Making clothes

• Building tents

• Making rugs and carpets

• Making toys

Camels are called the 'ships of the desert' because:

• They can travel long distances without water and carry heavy loads, helping Bedouins move across the desert

• They are as fast as ships

• Their humps store water for long journeys

• They are shaped like a boat

Why is camel milk an essential part of the Bedouins' diet in the desert?

• It provides important nutrients like vitamins, minerals, proteins and help bedouins to be energetic

• It tastes better than water

• It is the only way to stay hydrated

Ghaf trees can live up to __________ years.

• 120
• 50

• 200

• 150

I have two horns coming out of our heads. I eat grass and plants in the desert. I am the National animal of the UAE. Guess, who am I?

• Meerkat

• Camel

• Falcon

• Arabian oryx

In the UAE, hospitality is an important part of the culture. When welcoming guests into their home, Emiratis often serve which traditional drink as a symbol of generosity?

• Orange juice

• Green tea

• Arabic coffee

• Lemonade