Deserts

How long can a desert tortoise survive without water?

• 6 months

• 2 years

• 10 months

• 1 year

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What is the largest desert on Earth?

• Antarctic Polar Desert

• Atacama Desert

• Sahara Desert

• Gobi Desert

Where do many desert organisms get their water from?

• oases

• rainfall

• seeds and plants

• digging underground

Which of the following plants would NOT be found in the desert?

• cactus

• prickly pear

• rosebush

• aloe

What best describes the climate in the desert?

• warm

• hot

• dry

• windy

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Which of the following would classify as a desert?

• warm temperatures with few animals

• warm temperatures with many animals

• less than 10 inches of rain per year

• more than 10 inches of rain per year

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a desert?

• very little rain

• hot in the day, cool at night

• sandy soil

• covered with grass

Which adaptations help plants STORE water?

• long, thick roots

• thick stems and waxy skin

• shallow, wide roots

• large leaves and thorns

Desert plants are able to survive long periods with no rain. Which of these plants would you find in the desert?

• cactus

• conifer

• grasses

• wildflowers

True or False? All deserts are very hot.

• True

• False