Hot Desert Adaptations

What do camels store in their humps?

• water

• fat

• food

• money

Plants which store water in their stems are called...?

• Hydroplants

• storers

• Aquazomes

• succulents

Desert plants have...

• Roots above the ground

• Roots which go very deep down into the soil

• Wide roots just below the soil/sand

• no roots

Which does NOT help plants reduce water loss?

• Lack of leaves

• Waxy surfaces

• Succulents

• Hairs on stems

What is special about seeds from desert plants?

• They grow quickly

• They can remain dormant until the rain comes

• They can survive through a nuclear disaster

• They are guaranteed to grow into a plant

How much rainfall do deserts receive per year?

• Less than 500mm

• Over 250mm

• Less than 500mm

• Less than 250mm

Which is NOT a camel adaptation?

• Thick, leathery feet

• Thick fur on their back

• Large ears for heat loss

• Long eyelashes

There is a huge difference between day and night time temperatures. The desert therefore has a large..

• Heatloss range

• Nocturnal range

• Diurnal range

• Precipitation range

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