Death Valley

What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Death Valley, California?

• 100°F

• 134°F

• 150°F

• 120°F

How much rain does Death Valley receive annually?

• About 2 inches

• About 10 inches

• About 5 inches

• About 15 inches

Why does heat escape slowly from the basin in Death Valley?

• Because it is very windy

• Because of the high humidity

• Because it is trapped by mountain walls

• Because there are many trees

Which animal mentioned can live an entire year without water?

• Kangaroo rat

• Desert tortoise

• Both A and B

• None of the above

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Where were Julia and her family headed in the story?

• A city park

• Death Valley National Park

• A beach

• A mountain resort

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What did Julia think about Death Valley before arriving?

• It was full of wildflowers

• It was sunny and fun

• It was boring and empty

• It was a snowy place

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What surprised Julia when they arrived at Death Valley?

• It was covered in snow

• It was full of buildings

• It was covered in wildflowers

• It was very crowded

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How did Julia feel initially about the trip to Death Valley?

• Excited

• Indifferent

• Reluctant

• Happy

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What is a "super bloom" as described in the text?

• A) A type of flower

• B) A large number of flowers blooming at once

• C) A special garden event

• D) A rainstorm in the desert

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Why did the seeds in Death Valley sprout all at once?

• A) Because it was very sunny

• B) Because there was a lot of rain in October

• C) Because it was a special season

• D) Because they were planted at the same time

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