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Desert Biome
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Deserts are located near mountain ranges which block the passage of moisture-filled clouds
False
True
2
Which is a characteristic of a desert animal?
Bury themselves to avoid the sun
All of the above
Thick scaly skin
Nocturnal
3
Humans are a threat to the desert?
True
False
4
Plants that have thick, fleshy stems and waxy coated leaves for conserving water; are called?
Flowers
Succulents
Shrubs
Annuals
5
What is the definition for Estivating?
changes colors to blend with environment
burying themselves to avoid sun and sleep during dry season
swims up stream
hunts and kills prey only in the morning
6
What does an exoskeleton refer to?
Coyotes
Insects
Cactus
Snakes
7
Nuclear testing and waste are a threat to
Desert
Tundra
Deciduous Forest
Rain Forest
8
Deserts plants have roots that spread out?
True
False
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Regions that have long periods without rain, and extreme temperatures, and low vegetation
Rain Forest
Desert
Grass Lands
Tundra
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What is the definition for nocturnal?
Sleeps all day, awake and hunting at night
Sleeps all night
Hunts in the morning
Swims upstream in the spring
