Desert
What makes a DESERT a DESERT?
Deserts get very little precipitation, less than 25 cm a year.
How many types of forests are there, and what are they called?
3 - Tropical Forest, Temperate Forest, Boreal Forest.
What plant dominates grasslands?
GRASS.
What are some adaptations animals and plants have in the HOT desert?
1. Plants have long roots that go deep into the ground.
2. Plants store water in their stems
3. Camels store water in their bodies for long periods of time.
4. Animals burrow.
What animals live in a desert?
False, they can be cold (i.e., the arctic)
What is the difference between a temperate forest and a boreal forest?
Temperate Forests typically have all four seasons and deciduous trees whereas a Boral Forest is cold most of the year and has more coniferous trees.
Where are the grasslands in Canada?
The prairies - Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan.
What are some adaptations plants and animals have in a COLD desert?
1. Plants can grow in dry/salty soil
2. Plants grow in groups
3. Thick fur
4. Antifreeze proteins in blood
What animals live in COLD forests?
birds, deer, bears, wolves, moose, rodents, etc.
What kinds of plants grow in the desert? Name 3.
Cacti, Aloe, Tumble weeds, Wild Flowers, Ficus, Mexican Poppies.
What percentage of plants and animals live in forests?
80%.
Why is grass considered indestructable?
It can survive harsh conditions and still come back (i.e., fire, drought, extreme heat, etc.)
What animals live in HOT forests?
monkeys, apes, toucans, wild cats, sloths, etc.
What does the landscape look like in a desert?
Very barren, there's very little vegetation.
Why do so many animals live in forests? List 3 reasons.
1. Forests offer shade from the sun.
2. Provide shelter for animals.
3. Forests are wet/provide water.
What are grasslands usually used for by humans?
Farming and agriculture.
What animals live in the grasslands?
goffers, rodents, coyotes, fox, vultures, etc.
Do many animals live in the desert? Why or why not?
No, not many animals live in the desert due to it's harsh conditions.
What is a coniferous tree and what is a deciduous tree?
Coniferous has pine needles and cones whereas a deciduous tree has leaves.
Do grasslands gets a lot of rain? If so, how much?
No, but they do get more than the desert. Between 25cm-100cm.