Desert
True or False: A dessert is dry.
True
True or False: Plants in the desert do not need water.
False
True or False: Animals cannot survive in a desert.
False
How much precipitation does a desert get in one year?
10 inches or less
Yes
spines
When do animals come out to get their food?
Night time
What are three insects that live in a desert?
beetles, grasshoppers, and ants
What is the largest cold desert?
Antarctica
What part of a cactus takes in water?
The roots
What do you call animals that come out at night time?
Nocturnal
Fur
What is the largest hot desert?
Sahara Desert
Where do cactus' store water?
Stems
How does a Jackrabbit stay cool in a desert?
Their big ears give off heat, keeping them cool.
Where do animals go during the day in the desert?
Under rocks, underground in tunnels
What determines if an area is a desert?
The amount of precipitation (water in the area)
What is dew?
Dew is the condensation (water) on the plants.
How do hawks and roadrunners get water?
By eating other animals