Desert Animal Adaptations
Authored by Beth Levine
Biology
3rd - 4th Grade
NGSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do jackrabbits adapt to the desert heat?
They run quickly to the shade.
They release heat through their long ears to stay cool.
They have short fur.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do desert lizards adapt to not having very much water in the desert?
They dig holes in the dry streambeds for water.
They have tough scaly skin to keep the water in their body.
They nibble wildflowers.
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3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do nocturnal animals hunt at night?
They are busy during the day.
The desert is hot during the day so they go to their burrows and dens until it is cooler.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What body parts help the roadrunner run fast?
They have two toes that point forward and two toes that point backward.
They have four toes that point forward.
They have strong wings.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When the sun goes down, the desert temperature __
cool somewhat by morning
warm up slowly
cool off quickly
do not change
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do coyotes dig holes in dry streambeds?
to dig up food
to take a dirt bath
to make a cool resting place
to find underground water
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which desert dwellers are nocturnal
chuckwallas
kangaroo rats
Gila Monsters
skinks
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