Desert and Desert-Scrub Biomes

Question 1

During extreme dry periods tortoises will eliminate waste _______.

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as a white paste

Question 2

Organisms that live in desert and desert-scrub biomes have developed unique adaptations that aid in their survival. The Sahara Desert takes up ten percent of the continent of Africa, and is the largest desert in the world. The species that live in the Sahara are highly adapted to survive in the extreme conditions they live in. What morphological and physiological adaptations might be seen in the organisms that live in the Sahara Desert?

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small bodies and long limbs in warm-blooded organisms, light colored fur or feathers to reflect sunlight, lack of sweat glands in many organisms, hibernation during hot months

Question 3

Which behavior would you most likely expect to find in a desert animal?

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sleeping during the day

Question 4

Camel humps are an adaptation for _______.

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regulating body heat

Question 5

The defining characteristic of deserts is _______.

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low rainfall

Question 6

Which of the following deserts is characterized by moderately warm to cool temperatures?

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coastal

Question 7

Desert and desert-scrub biomes are characterized by specific types of plant and animal life. Creosote bushes are found throughout areas such as the Mojave Desert. They are used by roadrunners for nesting, and also provide a home for desert tortoises. Photo by Samulili What type of plant is the creosote bush?

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shrub

Question 8

The Sahara desert is able to support large populations of grazing herbivores.

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F

Question 9

The whip tail of a Vinegaroon is a mimic for a scorpion’s pincher claws.

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F

Question 10

What are some adaptations of the kangaroo rat that allow it to survive in the desert biome?

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builds underground burrows, hunts at night, obtains water from its food

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