Desert Biome Quiz

What percentage of the Earth's land surface is covered by deserts?

• One fourth

• Two thirds

• One third

• One half

Which of the following is NOT a type of desert?

• Temperate desert

• Tropical desert

• Cold desert

• Hot desert

What is the main reason deserts receive very little rainfall?

• They are at high altitudes

• They have dense vegetation

• They are far from oceans

• They are located near the poles

How do cacti primarily store water?

• In their roots

• In their leaves

• In their stems

• In their flowers

Which plant is known for its medicinal properties and is a type of succulent?

• Saguaro cactus

• Aloe vera

• Creosote bush

• Mesquite tree

What adaptation helps the fennec fox survive in the desert?

• Thick fur

• Large ears

• Webbed feet

• Long tail

Which desert animal is known for its unique way of moving to reduce contact with hot sand?

• Fennec fox

• Sidewinder snake

• Roadrunner

• Bactrian camel

Which desert is the largest hot desert in the world?

• Sahara Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Antarctic Desert

• Sonoran Desert

What is unique about the Gobi Desert compared to the Sahara?

• It is a hot desert

• It is located in Africa

• It has more sand dunes

• It has more rocky terrain

Which desert is known for its dinosaur fossils?

• Gobi Desert

• Antarctic Desert

• Sonoran Desert

• Sahara Desert