Desert Ecosystems and Their Challenges

Desert Ecosystems and Their Challenges

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Science, Geography

6th - 10th Grade

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Olivia Brooks

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Deserts, covering a third of Earth's land, are defined by low rainfall and extreme temperatures. They exist on all continents and are classified into subtropical, semiarid, coastal, and polar types. Despite harsh conditions, deserts support diverse life forms adapted to survive. However, rising temperatures and human activities threaten these ecosystems, leading to desertification. Responsible resource management can help mitigate these effects and preserve desert habitats.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the defining characteristic of a desert?

High humidity

Frequent rainfall

Low rainfall

Dense vegetation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of desert is known for having the highest temperatures?

Polar desert

Subtropical desert

Semiarid desert

Coastal desert

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural process often leads to the formation of semiarid deserts?

Rain-shadow effect

Ocean currents

Volcanic activity

Earthquakes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do desert animals like the coyote adapt to extreme temperatures?

By migrating to cooler areas

By burrowing and being active at night

By storing water in their bodies

By growing thick fur

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What adaptation helps the saguaro cactus survive in the desert?

Long and shallow root systems

Thick leaves

Ability to move

Deep root systems

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major threat to existing deserts?

Increased rainfall

Rising temperatures

Decreased sunlight

Increased vegetation

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is desertification?

The creation of new deserts due to ecological degradation

The cooling of desert regions

The process of a desert becoming a forest

The increase in desert rainfall

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