Survival and Adaptations in Deserts

The video reviews habitats, focusing on the Arctic and desert environments. It explains how animals and plants adapt to extreme conditions, highlighting the Arctic tundra and the Sonoran Desert. The saguaro cactus is discussed as a key desert plant, providing resources for various animals. The video also covers specific desert animals like the Gila woodpecker, elf owl, and coyote, detailing their adaptations for survival.

What is a habitat?

• A place where animals and plants find food, water, and shelter

• A type of animal adaptation

• A weather condition

• A type of plant

How does the Arctic tundra differ from the desert?

• Both are cold and wet

• Both are hot and dry

• The Arctic is cold and wet, while the desert is hot and dry

• The Arctic is hot and dry, while the desert is cold and wet

What is a key characteristic of the Sonoran Desert?

• It is very cold and wet

• It has a lot of rainfall

• It is hot and receives little rain

• It is covered in ice

How do some plants in the Sonoran Desert survive?

• By growing in water

• By storing water in their parts

• By moving to cooler areas

• By having large leaves

What is unique about the saguaro cactus?

• It only grows in the Arctic

• It provides food, water, and shelter to animals

• It has no spines

• It is the smallest cactus

What adaptation helps the Gila woodpecker survive in the desert?

• Living in water

• Ability to store water

• Feathers that trap cool air

• Thick fur

What is the elf owl's primary diet?

• Insects and small animals

• Cactus fruit

• Plants

• Water

How do desert cottontail rabbits avoid predators?

• By changing color

• By hiding in burrows

• By living in water

• By flying

What is a characteristic of coyotes in the Sonoran Desert?

• They are herbivores

• They have a light tan coat for camouflage

• They live in trees

• They are nocturnal

What role do coyotes play in the food chain?

• They are herbivores

• They are scavengers and hunters

• They are primary producers

• They are decomposers