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WorksheetsDesert Animal Adaptations
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
When the sun goes down, the desert's temperature __
cools somewhat by morning
does not change
cools off very quickly
A biome is a:
An animal that is killed and eaten by another animal.
A large region of Earth that has a certain climate and certain types of living things such as animals and plants.
A small place where there are living things.
True or False? The difference between internal structures and external structures is internal structures are parts found inside of the body, while external structures are parts found outside of the body & can be seen.
True
False
Which of the following animals and plants can be found in a desert biome? Mark ALL that apply.
Frog
Gila Monster
Saguaro
Prickly Pear
Elephant
In order for a large region to be considered a desert, it has to receive less than (a) inches of rain in a year
The Gila Monster is the only venomous lizard in the United States.
True
False
A synonym for function is:
Part
Structure
Purpose
Why is the Gila Monster's tail important to its survival in the desert?
They don't have a tail.
It stores fat for nutrition for long periods of time.
They use it to whip other animals when they feel threatened.
Which of the following is NOT a structure of the Gila Monster?
Beak
Rounded scales
Black and orange skin coloring
What is the definition of - adaptations?
Special traits or skills that are either internal or external that help an animal to live, survive, reproduce, and grow in certain environments.
An animal that hunts and eats other animals to survive.
A specific place where an animal lives.
