Desert Ecosystems Quiz

Which desert is known as the driest in the world?

• Atacama Desert

• Antarctic Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Sahara Desert

What is a common adaptation of many desert animals?

• Being active during the day

• Having thick fur

• Being nocturnal

• Living in water

Which of the following animals is NOT typically found in a desert?

• Armadillo

• Camel

• Penguin

• Meerkat

What is desertification?

• The increase in rainfall in desert areas

• The melting of ice in polar regions

• The expansion of desert areas

• The process of a desert becoming a forest

Why is it important to protect desert ecosystems?

• To increase rainfall in desert areas

• To increase desert temperatures

• To preserve biodiversity and maintain ecological balance

• To reduce the size of deserts