Desert Knowledge Quiz

Where can deserts be found?

• Africa, Asia, North America, and Australia

• Europe, Antarctica, and South America

• Only in Africa

• Only in Asia

What is the largest desert in the world?

• Antarctica

• Sahara

• Gobi

• Kalahari

Which is the largest hot desert?

• Sahara

• Gobi

• Kalahari

• Mojave

How much rain do deserts get per year?

• Less than 10 inches

• More than 20 inches

• 15 inches

• 25 inches

What is the highest temperature recorded in a desert?

• 134 degrees Fahrenheit

• 120 degrees Fahrenheit

• 100 degrees Fahrenheit

• 150 degrees Fahrenheit

What happens to the temperature in deserts at night?

• It gets cold

• It stays hot

• It gets hotter

• It stays the same

What plant is commonly found in hot deserts?

• Cactus

• Pine tree

• Oak tree

• Maple tree

What is a characteristic of cacti?

• Great at storing water

• Produces flowers

• Grows in forests

• Has large leaves

Which animal is a mammal found in the desert?

• Jackrabbit

• Roadrunner

• Rattlesnake

• Scorpion

Which bird can be found in the desert?

• Roadrunner

• Eagle

• Parrot

• Penguin