Vocabulary
Which of these people is not related to you?
a. mom b. uncle
c. friend d. cousin
friend
Why does a chuckwalla make its body fatter?
to wedge itself inside a crack to protect itself from predators
What are two types of desert plants that the text tells us can be found in the Mojave"?
Yucca and cactus
Name one thing that all lizards have in common.
They are reptiles, have scaly skin and live in the desert.
What protects tortoises from predators?
They have a hard shell
What vocabulary word means "to keep something safe"
protection
All of the following are ways animals get water in the desert EXCEPT:
a. from the food they eat
b. from streams or puddles
c. from frequent rain showers
d. from dew that forms overnight
c. from frequent rain showers
"The MOJAVE is an environment for many fascinating animals" is the _____________ of the text.
a. title
b. summary
c. main idea
c. main idea
How do large animals get water in the desert?
They can travel to find water
Why do desert animals use a burrow?
To get protection from extreme desert temperature.
Very good is a synonym for which vocabulary word?
Excellent
What do all of the animals in the text have in common?
They all have ways to avoid the heat
what 2 words describe the weather in the desert?
Dry, hot.
Why can't small animals travel long distance to find water?
It would take too long because their legs are too short
What do Scorpions do when they have to be out in the daytime heat?
to warn about danger
alert
After reading the selection, you can conclude that when visiting the Mojave desert, it would be important to:
a. wear dark-colored clothes all day
b. wear light-colored clothes all day
c. wear dark-colored clothes in the morning and light-colored clothes during the day
d. wear light-colored clothes in the morning and dark-colored clothes during the day
c. wear dark-colored clothes in the morning and light-colored clothes during the day
What river flows through the Mojave Desert?
The Colorado River.
What is the name of the lizard that gulps in air and wedges itself between rocks for protection?
The Chuckwalla.
What are 2 ways that the Black-Tailed Jackrabbits cool off?
Panting and their large ears.
natural surroundings
environment
What type of animals find shelter in holes or burrows?
rats, rabbits, snakes, lizards, owls and tortoises
What two states does the Mojave desert border?
Nevada and California.
What is the name of the lizard from the text that is a few inches in length and mostly eats insects?
The Spiny Lizard.
What adaptation does a Desert Iguana have to warm and cool itself?
The Iguana's skin changes color - dark in the morning, light in the afternoon