Desert Habitats

Where do cactuses get water?

• They get water from the ocean.
• They get water from the oases.
• They store water when it rains.
• They get water from a well.

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Which type of plant is best for the desert?

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

• So they do not get too much sun

• They can't grow big leaves

• Plants do not like big leaves

• Animals would eat the big leaves

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

• True

• False

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Why do cacti have thick stems?

• To look good

• They grow big

• To store water

• For protection

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What do animals need in a desert habitat?

• Food, water, and people

• Water, people, and shelter

• Shelter, water, and food

• Food, shelter, and people

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When do most animals look for food in the desert?

• In the morning

• In the afternoon

• In the evening

• At night

In the desert, ____ rates are faster than rainfall rates.

• nocturnal

• evaporation

• winds

• reptiles

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Many of the animals in the desert are _______________.

• water
• chia
• evaporation
• reptiles

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Plants and animals living in the desert must be able to adapt to extreme heat and _______________.

• winds
• chia
• dryness
• evaporation

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