From Deserts to Grasslands

What is the primary reason Socotran cormorants choose to nest in the desert?

• The desert provides a cooler climate.

• The desert offers a secure refuge from predators.

• The desert has abundant water sources.

• The desert has plenty of vegetation.

Why are Arabian leopards considered rare in the wild?

• They have a very limited diet.

• They are often hunted by humans.

• They have a small population and face habitat loss.

• They only live in one specific area.

What is the primary reason deserts cannot support large numbers of animals year-round?

• Frequent rainfall throughout the year.
• Lack of water resources.
• High temperatures year-round.
• Excessive vegetation cover.

How do desert elephants pass down survival knowledge?

• Through written records.

• Through vocal communication.

• By observing other animal species.

• By following the matriarch's guidance.

What is the significance of the Serengeti in terms of animal populations?

• It has the most diverse plant species

• It is home to the largest number of predators

• It supports the greatest aggregations of large animals on Earth

• It is the largest desert in the world

What is unique about the life cycle of the Alcon blue butterfly?

• It only lays eggs on one species of plant

• It migrates across continents

• It hibernates for five years

• It can survive without food for months

What do you call a dry time with no rain?

• drought
• bought
• brought
• dought

What is the climate of temperate grasslands?

• Hot in winter and Hot in summer

• Cold in summers

• Hot in winters

• hot in the summer and cold in the winter