Desert Adaptations Quiz

What is a structural adaptation?

• A physical feature that helps an organism survive

• A type of food that animals eat

• A type of weather condition

• A type of plant found in the desert

How much rain do desert habitats typically receive each year?

• Less than 25 centimeters

• More than 100 centimeters

• 50 centimeters

• 75 centimeters

What is the natural habitat of the Cairo spiny mouse?

• Hot and rocky areas

• Cold and snowy areas

• Wet and forested areas

• Mountainous regions

Match the following animals with their diets.

• Fruit bat

• Fish and seaweed

• Sea otter

• Grass and leaves

• Cairo spiny mouse

• Seeds, desert plants, snails, and insects

• Cow

• Fruits and vegetables

Match the following times of day with when the Cairo spiny mouse is most active.

• Diurnal animals

• In the afternoon

• Morning birds

• At night

• Cairo spiny mouse activity

• In the morning

• Afternoon nappers

• During the day

What type of roots does the prickly pear cactus have?

• Shallow roots

• Deep roots

• No roots

• Floating roots

What is the purpose of the waxy skin on a cactus?

• To prevent water from evaporating

• To attract insects

• To make it look shiny

• To help it grow faster

The spines on a cactus help protect it from (a)   .

• Animals that are thirsty
• Strong winds
• Heavy rain
• Cold temperatures

Extra water is stored (a)   in the prickly pear cactus.

• In the pads of the plant
• In the roots
• In the flowers
• In the leaves

What conditions does the prickly pear cactus need to survive?

• Dry conditions with well-drained soil and lots of sunlight

• Wet and shady conditions

• Cold and snowy conditions

• Humid and rainy conditions