Ways Animals adapt to the Desert Quiz

What is one way desert animals adapt using their body parts?

• They have small ears to keep warm.

• They have jumbo-sized ears to release body heat.

• They have short legs to run fast.

• They have thin fur to stay cool.

How do desert animals use their body coverings to adapt?

• They have thin skin to absorb sunlight.

• They have two fur coats to stay warm.

• They have feathers to fly.

• They have scales to swim.

What behavior helps desert animals survive?

• They sleep all day.

• They nest in and drink from cactus.

• They fly to cooler areas.

• They swim in water.

Why do some desert animals have thick scaly skin?

• To swim better.

• To store water.

• To fly higher.

• To run faster.

What is a benefit of having fur that reflects sunlight?

• It helps animals fly.

• It keeps animals warm.

• It keeps animals cool.

• It helps animals swim.

How do desert animals use their feet to adapt?

• They have furry/webbed feet to swim.

• They have furry/webbed feet to walk on sand.

• They have furry/webbed feet to fly.

• They have furry/webbed feet to climb trees.

What is one way desert animals use their behavior to adapt?

• They lay eggs in termite mounds.

• They fly south for the winter.

• They swim in rivers.

• They climb trees.

Why do some desert animals have huge eyes?

• To see better in the dark.

• To see underwater.

• To see far distances.

• To see colorful objects.

What is a unique way desert animals adapt to the hot surface?

• They roll and bounce along the hot surface.

• They dig deep holes.

• They fly above it.

• They swim across it.

How do desert animals use colors to adapt?

• Dark colors hold heat; light colors keep cool.

• Bright colors attract mates.

• Green colors help blend with trees.

• Blue colors help swim.