Desert Life Quiz

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Characteristics of plants and animals that help them survive in their environments are—

the five senses.

adaptations.

organisms.

shelter.

Obtaining water and movement

Shade and protection

Protection and movement

Digesting prey and obtaining water

Lack of water

Lack of space

Lack of sunshine

Lack of predators

They can see better.

They can stay warm.

They keep sand out of their noses.

They can avoid cactus spines.

Animal A

Animal B

Animal C

Animal D

Characteristics of plants and animals that help them survive in their environments are—

the five senses.

adaptations.

organisms.

shelter.

What are two functions of spines on a cactus?

Obtaining water and movement

Shade and protection

Protection and movement

Digesting prey and obtaining water

What is a challenge desert tortoises face in their environment?

Lack of water

Lack of space

Lack of sunshine

Lack of predators

How do nostrils that close help both camels and kangaroo rats survive in the desert?

They can see better.

They can stay warm.

They keep sand out of their noses.

They can avoid cactus spines.

The table lists the characteristics of four different animals.

Which animal is best adapted to a hot desert environment?

Animal A

Animal B

Animal C

Animal D