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WorksheetsAdaptation in desert animals and plants
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Some grasses grow in hot dry areas. Why might they grow very deep roots?
to protect the plant from sun damage
to take in as much light as possible
to spread seeds to new places
to reach water that is underground
An adaptation that helps a cactus live in the desert is its
wide, flat leaves to catch water
bright green color
thin, spiny needles
tall stems
Desert plants have a coat of wax on their leaves to
keep water from escaping
protect them from animals eating them
absorb water from the air
release scent to attract animals
Why does a cactus have shallow roots while other desert plants have deeper roots?
Shallow roots help to absorb water quickly before it evaporates.
A cactus does not need deep roots because it has a strong stem.
Other plants only want to take in water that is deep underground.
The water near the surface is much better for helping a cactus to grow.
Adaptation:
Two rows of long eyelashes.
So that they can eat prickly plants.
Helps them to blend into the surroundings.
Stops sand getting in its eyes.
Reduces heat energy loss during cold nights.
Adaptation:
Large, flat, padded feet.
Stops sand getting in its eyes.
Reduces heat energy loss during cold nights.
Stops sand going up its nose.
Prevents their feet sinking into the sand.
Adaptation: Hump made of fatty tissue.
Prevents their feet sinking into the sand
Shade their eyes from the sun.
An energy store.
Allows heat energy loss during the day.
Which of the following is true about deserts?
There is no animal life.
The temperature is always mild.
The plants need lots of water.
They are dry ecosystems.
