Deserts

How much precipitation do deserts receive annually?

• More than 15 inches

• Less than 10 inches

• Less than 5 inches

• More than 10 inches

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Deserts spread through

• desertification

• deforestation

• urbanization

• defamation

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Which of the following animals would NOT be found in the desert?

• snake

• camel

• reindeer

• fox

How long can a desert tortoise survive without water?

• 6 months

• 2 years

• 10 months

• 1 year

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What is the largest desert on Earth?

• Antarctic Polar Desert

• Atacama Desert

• Sahara Desert

• Gobi Desert

Where do many desert organisms get their water from?

• oases

• rainfall

• seeds and plants

• digging underground

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Which desert is the driest desert on Earth?

• Sahara

• Antarctic Polor

• Gobi

• Atacama

Which of the following plants would NOT be found in the desert?

• cactus

• prickly pear

• rosebush

• aloe

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An area of the desert where water is almost always available is called a(n)

• oasis

• aquifer

• hidden pond

• water hole

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Which of the following would not be a type of precipitation?

• rain

• snow

• ice

• thunder

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