Desert Jeopardy

Basic Knowledge

100

What is evaporation?

water loss

200

A desert is an area that receives less than ____cm of precipitation a year. a) 60 b)30 c)25

A desert is an area that receives less than __25__cm of precipitation a year.

300

A camel can survive about ____ weeks with out water. a) 1 b) 2 c)3

A camel can survive about 2 weeks without water.

400

There are 2 types of deserts; hot and cold. Name the precipitation for each type.

Hot = rain / Cold = snow

500

Describe the climate of the desert.

Deserts are hot, dry and is home to plants and reptiles.

Plants of the Desert

100

Name the most famous desert plant.

Cactus

200

True or false: Cactus do not need water

False

300

Desert plants have spines or small leaves to  ___________

protect them

400

Some plants have long roots that go deep into the ground and retain __________

Moisture

500

Describe the appearance of the Cactus.

covered in rows of sharp spines.

Dangers of the Desert

100

Can it get cold in the desert at night? a) yes b) no c) sometimes

a) Yes

200

Vegitation in the desert is________ a) plentiful b) scarce c) there is no vegitation at all

b) scarce

300

What danger of the desert reduces visibility?

Sandstorms

400

Air temperature can be as high as ___ degrees F during the day. a) 100 b) 130 c) 600

b

500

Name 2 types of desert dangers.

Dangerous insects and snakes Low rainfall Intense sunlight and heat Sparse vegetation Need for water Sandstorms

Animals

100

________ are predators.

Coyotes

200

The animals in the food chain depend on each other for: a) friendships b) water c) food

c)food

300

How do turtles protect themselves

Digging holes or their chells

400

Carnivores are animals that only eat: a) plants b) meat c) paper

b) meat

500

How do dessert animals get water?

They can go long periods without water or plants