Desert Biome Quiz

What is the primary defining characteristic of a desert?

• High daytime temperatures

• Lack of vegetation

• Receiving less than 10 inches of annual rainfall

• Presence of sand dunes

Which type of desert is formed due to the rain-shadow effect?

• Subtropical

• Semiarid

• Coastal

• Polar

Why do coastal deserts remain dry despite being near water?

• The water is too salty for plants to use

• The prevailing winds push moisture away

• The temperature is too high for water to condense

• The desert’s soil absorbs all the moisture

What adaptation helps the coyote survive in the desert?

• It stores water in its body like a camel

• It burrows underground during the day

• It has reflective fur to reduce heat absorption

• It derives all its moisture from eating cacti

What is the coldest type of desert?

• Subtropical

• Semiarid

• Coastal

• Polar

What contributed to the formation of the youngest desert in the world?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Poor irrigation and excessive water use

• Natural climate cycles

• Overgrazing by livestock

What is one way to combat desertification?

• Increasing urban development

• Expanding agriculture without limits

• Practicing responsible water management

• Removing all plant life to prevent soil erosion