Brain Pop Jr - Habitats - Desert

Desert plants have many adaptations to help them survive. Which plant is NOT adapted to living in the desert?

• . a cactus that can store water

• . a cattail that prefers marshes and swamps

• an aloe plant with waxy leaves to trap in moisture

• a prickly pear that protects its fruit with spines

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How could a snake get water in the desert?

• by eating a juicy mouse

• by carrying a canteen

• by carrying a canteen

• by doing a rain dance

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A desert tortoise spends most of its life underground. Why?

• It's trying to stay warm.

• It's trying to keep cool

• It gets lost in underground tunnels.

• It is hiding from other tortoises

Camels are a good match for their desert habitat. Which sentence does NOT support that idea?

• Camels can go a week without water.

• Camels can go a week without water.

• . Camels are tan to help blend into their environment.

• Camels feet are wide so they can walk on the sand.

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Many desert animals are nocturnal because it's too hot during the daytime. What does nocturnal mean?

• . afraid of noise

• finding shelter

• active at night

• active at night

What can happen when there is a lot of construction in the desert?

• . Plants and animals can lose their habitats.

• . Plants and animals are happy to move.

• Animals have more space.

• . Plants have more room to grow.

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What kind of plant is best for the desert?

• A.

• B.

• C.

• D.

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Coyotes hunt at night. What might they do in the day?

• They sleep to save energy.

• They only eat vegetables.

• They only eat vegetables.

• They make nests.

A camel is called “the ship of the desert.” Why?

• because camels can float in the desert

• because camels can turn into boats in the desert

• because camels can turn into boats in the desert

• because camels can be used as transportation in the desert