Ultimate Fighting Words: Desert Extremes

What is the main topic of the debate between Quincy and Zach?

• Which climate is more suitable for humans

• Which desert has more wildlife

• Which climate is more extreme

• Which desert is more beautiful

What is the average daytime temperature in a hot desert?

• 130 degrees Fahrenheit

• 70 degrees Fahrenheit

• 50 degrees Fahrenheit

• 100 degrees Fahrenheit

What is a unique feature of polar deserts mentioned by Quincy?

• They have lush vegetation

• They receive a lot of rainfall

• They are covered in permafrost

• They have high humidity

What health risk is associated with extreme heat in hot deserts?

• Frostbite

• Dehydration

• Hypothermia

• Sunburn

What is a significant danger in polar deserts according to Quincy?

• Sunburn

• Heat stroke

• Sandstorms

• Hypothermia

What record does Furnace Creek in Death Valley hold?

• Most rainfall in a year

• Lowest temperature recorded

• Highest temperature recorded

• Most snowfall in a year

What is a unique feature of Antarctica mentioned in the debate?

• It has permanent human settlements

• It experiences polar nights

• It is a tropical desert

• It has high temperatures

What is a common characteristic of animals in hot deserts?

• They are extremely dangerous

• They are large mammals

• They are mostly herbivores

• They are aquatic

What is the average temperature in a polar desert?

• 0 degrees Fahrenheit

• 32 degrees Fahrenheit

• Minus 56 degrees Fahrenheit

• Minus 15 degrees Fahrenheit

Who was declared the winner of the debate?

• The audience

• The host

• Quincy

• Zach