Desert Ecosystems and Adaptations

Desert Ecosystems and Adaptations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography, Biology

4th - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores the unique characteristics of deserts, both hot and frozen. It explains how deserts are defined by low rainfall, not just sand or heat. The video covers various deserts worldwide, including the Sahara and the Arctic. It discusses the extreme temperature variations in deserts and how plants and animals have adapted to survive. The video also highlights the challenges faced by nomadic tribes living in deserts. It concludes with a call to action to protect the environment and prevent desertification caused by human activities.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason a place is classified as a desert?

Lack of vegetation

Scarcity of water

Presence of sand dunes

High temperatures

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Gobi Desert

Amazon Desert

Arabian Desert

Sahara Desert

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do cacti adapt to the desert environment?

By storing water in their stems

By shedding leaves to reduce water loss

By growing tall to reach sunlight

By having deep roots to find water

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of a camel's hump?

To provide shade

To store water

To store fat

To help in swimming

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do some desert animals prefer to be active at night?

To avoid predators

To find more food

To escape the daytime heat

To conserve energy

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a unique feature of frozen deserts?

They receive heavy rainfall

They have abundant plant life

They are covered in ice

They have high temperatures

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which animal is NOT typically found in frozen deserts?

Polar bear

Arctic fox

Camel

Penguin

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