The Sonoran Desert

In the desert, living things must posssess adaptations to cope with what problems

• lack of flowers

• lack of wind

• lack of water

• too much rain water

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What is the dominant characteristic of deserts?

• dry

• wet

• cold

• hot

Precipitation is often unpredictable and irregular in deserts.

• True

• False

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Generally speaking, deserts receive tless than 25 centimeters (cm) of rain a year.

• True

• False

Most living things in the desert possess adaptations to help them conserve water.

• True

• False

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The major factor responsible for different biomes is the folowing:

• geology

• climate

• animals

• plants

where can you find iguana

• sonoran desert

• pacific forest

Many of the animals are ______________ to avoid the extreme heat during the day.

• cacti

• chia

• water

• nocturnal 

What is the weather in the desert?

• cold, rainy

• dry, hot

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Which of the following plants is most commonly found in the Sonoran Desert?

• Saguaro Cactus

• Bamboo

• Pine Tree

• Mangrove