Desert Ecosystem Adaptations

Desert Ecosystem Adaptations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

4th - 7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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The video explores desert habitats, focusing on abiotic and biotic components. It discusses the adaptations of desert animals like camels, rats, and snakes, highlighting their survival strategies in extreme conditions. The video also covers desert plant adaptations, such as those of cacti, which have evolved to conserve water and perform photosynthesis through their stems.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two main types of components found in a desert habitat?

Flora and Fauna

Biotic and Abiotic

Hot and Cold

Wet and Dry

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT an abiotic component of the desert?

Sand

Sunlight

Water

Camel

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do rats and snakes adapt to the desert environment?

By migrating to cooler areas

By storing water in their humps

By staying in burrows during the day

By having long legs

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do desert animals like rats and snakes come out only at night?

To avoid predators

To escape the intense daytime heat

To socialize with other animals

To find food

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common adaptation of desert plants to conserve water?

Having spines instead of leaves

Having large leaves

Producing a lot of flowers

Growing tall

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which part of the cactus is primarily responsible for photosynthesis?

Roots

Leaves

Flowers

Stem

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do desert plants like cactus retain water?

By having a thick waxy layer on their stems

By growing near water sources

By having shallow roots

By storing water in their leaves

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