Desert Information

Where can deserts be found?

• Only in Africa

• Only in Antarctica

• In Africa, Asia, North America, and Australia

• Only in Australia.

What is the highest temperature recorded in a desert?

• 100 degrees Fahrenheit

• 134 degrees Fahrenheit

• 150 degrees Fahrenheit

• 120 degrees Fahrenheit

Fill in the blank: In hot deserts, you'll often find ______.

• cactus.

• penguins.

• palm trees.

• snow.

Which of the following animals is a mammal found in the desert?

• Roadrunner

• Rattlesnake

• Jackrabbit

• Scorpion

Deserts are the driest places on Earth. True or False?

• True

• False

A place that gets little to no rain, is usually flat and has no vegetation.

• Forest

• Valley

• Canyon

• Desert

What are the characteristics of a desert climate?

• Cold & Dry

• Hot & Dry

• Dry only, less than 10 inches of precipitation per year

• Cactus filled

Which plant is commonly associated with desert environments?

• Maple tree

• Cactus

• Pine tree

• Oak tree

What is a common adaptation of animals living in the desert?

• Bright colors

• Nocturnal behavior

• Webbed feet

• Thick fur

Which of the following is a major desert in Africa?

• Sahara Desert

• Arabian Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Atacama Desert