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Desert Habitats

Total questions: 7

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which type of plant is best for the desert?

a)
b)
c)
d)
2.

Why do plants in the desert have long, thin leaves?

a)

So they do not get too much sun

b)

They can't grow big leaves

c)

Plants do not like big leaves

d)

Animals would eat the big leaves

3.

Trees have BOTH shallow roots and deep roots so they can get enough water to survive and store extra water.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Why do cacti have thick stems?

a)

To look good

b)

They grow big

c)

To store water

d)

For protection

5.

What do animals need in a desert habitat?

a)

Food, water, and people

b)

Water, people, and shelter

c)

Shelter, water, and food

d)

Food, shelter, and people

6.

When do animals look for food in the desert?

a)

In the morning

b)

In the afternoon

c)

In the evening

d)

At night

7.

Why do many plants and animals lose their homes in the desert?

a)

There is a lot of flooding in the desert

b)

People clear lands to build homes and buildings

c)

They want to live somewhere else

d)

They cannot survive because it is too hot