Deserts

A place where plants and animals live and grow naturally is called a ______________.

• shelter
• tree
• habitat
• organism

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A habitat that is very hot and very dry is called a ___________.

• savanna
• grasslands
• tundra
• desert

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What is a desert habitat like?

• It is very wet.
• It is dry and may or may not be sandy.
• It is filled with green plants and water.

What kind of animals live in the desert?

• penguins and whales
• ducks and trout
• snakes, lizards, jack rabbits

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How do plants survive in the desert?

• They don't. There are no plants in the desert.
• They store water so they can survive. 
• They get water from desert animals.

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How to jack rabbits survive in the desert?

• They eat prairie dogs

• They run fast.

• They have long ears which help them stay cool.

• They eat seeds.

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What is a carnivore?

• An animal that eats only other animals.

• An animal that eats only plants.

• An animal that eats both plants and animals.

• An animal that eats only pizza.

How do carnivores get energy?

• Carnivores eat plants. Plants use the sun's energy to make food.

• Carnivores eat herbivores. Herbivores eat plants. Plants use the sun's energy to make food.

• Carnivores use the sun's energy to make food.

• Carnivores do not need energy.

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Why do desert tortoises live in burrows?

• Burrows help animals keep cool.

• Burrows help animals make energy.

• Burrows are good for animals that wander from place to place.

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Where do cacti store water?

• in their needles

• in their roots

• in their stems

• in their flowers