Desert Biome

Only places with really high temperatures can be deserts. True or false?

• True
• False
• Don't Know
• Don't Care

Sand Cats have sharp claws for hunting prey.

• False
• True
• They don't have claws...
• What are Sand Cats???

Which of these plants would you find in the desert?

• Conifer
• Cactus
• Grasses
• Tulips

Which adaptation helps some desert animals stay cool?

• light colored fur
• broad(big) ears
• short, thick fur
• small feet

Can bobcats swim and climb?

• just swim
• just climb
• both
• neither

How much rain falls in the desert?

• 10 inches
• more than 10 inches
• less than 10 inches
• none at all

What kind of soil is found in the desert?

• humus
• arid soil
• dirt
• flowers

What best describes the climate in the desert?

• warm
• hot
• dry
• windy

A desert is very hot during the day and receives very little rain. 
Which plants will most likely survive in this kind of environment?

• plants with waxy coatings
• plants with few roots
• plants with large leaves
• plants with soft stems

The desert tortoise's limbs are all equal in size

• True
• False
• Neither
• I don't know