Desert and Desert-Scrub Biomes Answers

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Explain why the amount of rainfall a region receives is a better determination of whether it is a desert than temperature.

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Which of the following is not true about the Sahara desert?

A
it is almost as large as the United States
B
occupies central and southern Africa
C
has sand dunes almost 600 feet high
D
has a 3 million year history
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Jackrabbits’ large ears are an adaptation for _______.

A
hunting prey
B
enhanced hearing
C
storing water
D
dissipating heat
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Which of the following best describes daily temperatures in deserts?

A
hot during the day and cold at night
B
hot during the day and warm at night
C
cool during the day and very cold at night
D
they depend upon the type of desert and its location
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Summarize the adaptations that allow the creosote bush to survive for up to 2 years without water.

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When the Barrel and Saguaro cacti absorb moisture they store it _______.

A
in their roots
B
in their spines
C
in the flesh of their barrels
D
in underground root nodules
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Summarize how early Joey birth in kangaroos is an advantageous adaptation for life in arid conditions.

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How is a crepuscular schedule an adaptation of desert animals to heat and lack of water in their environment?

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Explain how the root systems in desert shrubs are adapted to help the plants survive drought conditions.

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Which of the following is the classic hot and dry desert?

A
arid desert
B
coastal desert
C
cold desert
D
none of the above

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