Cam-15-Reading-Test-4-Passage-1_The return of the huarango

A strip of desert in Africa is being restored to support wildlife. The phrase a strip of desert is closest in meaning to:

• A lush forest

• A narrow desert

• A wide ocean

• A fertile plain

Agriculture in arid regions relies on drought-resistant crops. The term agriculture is closest to:

• Industry

• Farming

• Tourism

• Mining

Arid valleys are challenging for farming but rich in biodiversity. The phrase arid valleys means:

• Fertile plains

• Dry lowlands

• Wet marshes

• Green hills

Plant roots grow to access water in deserts. The phrase is closest to:

• Above ground

• Underground

• On the surface

• In the air

Bio-control insects help protect desert crops from pests. The phrase bio-control insects refers to:

• Harmful pests

• Pest-control insects

• Artificial chemicals

• Plant diseases

Botanists study desert plants to improve conservation efforts. The term botanists means:

• Animal researchers

• Plant researchers

• Geologists

• Engineers

Desert trees have strong branches to survive harsh winds. The term branches is closest to:

• Roots

• Limbs

• Leaves

• Trunks

Desert plant seeds can be ground into flour for food. The phrase can be ground into means:

• Can be planted as

• Can be pulverized into

• Can be grown into

• Can be burned into

Desert communities use charcoal from native trees for fuel. The term charcoal refers to:

• Fresh wood

• Coal

• Plastic

• Metal

Wildlife corridors help animals move between desert habitats. The term corridors is closest to:

• Barriers

• Pathways

• Walls

• Fences