Exploring Desert Ecosystems with Phoebe

What is the main theme of the diorama the students are working on?

• Desert

• Mountain

• Rainforest

• Ocean

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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a desert plant in the video?

• Palm trees

• Cacti

• Desert flowers

• Creosote bushes

What is the primary concern Phoebe has about the desert animals?

• They have too much food

• They lack water, food, and shelter

• They are too cold

• They are too playful

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What is the purpose of the field trip to the desert?

• To have fun

• To understand desert scarcity

• To collect rocks

• To plant trees

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What adaptation helps the jackrabbit keep cool in the desert?

• Big ears

• Long legs

• Thick fur

• Sharp claws

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How do desert tortoises avoid the extreme heat?

• By climbing trees

• By burrowing underground

• By swimming in ponds

• By flying

What happens to the desert after a rainstorm?

• It blooms with plants and activity

• It becomes colder

• It becomes a forest

• It remains dry

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What is the main source of water for kangaroo rats?

• Rainwater

• Seeds and plants they eat

• Rivers

• Lakes

What is the term used to describe the effect of mountains creating deserts?

• Desertification

• Mountain shadow effect

• Erosion

• Rain shadow effect

What is an adaptation of cactus needles?

• They help in photosynthesis

• They store food

• They reduce water loss

• They attract insects