Deserts, the Dry Wonderlands
Questions:
5
Grade:
3
Words:
91
Did you know that deserts are not just land filled with sand? Deserts are dry areas that get little rain. They can be hot like the Sahara or cold like the Arctic. Plants and animals here have special ways to stay cool and save water. For example, cacti store water in their thick stems, and camels keep fat in their humps! The Sahara is the largest hot desert, and the Arctic is the largest cold desert. Even though they are tough places to live, deserts are full of life and secrets!
Question 1
What does a desert typically have?
A
Lots of rain
B
Snow throughout the year
C
Dry climate with little rain
Explanation. A desert is defined as an area that gets little rain and has a dry climate, not necessarily being only a land filled with sand.
D
Forests
E
Rivers
Question 2
What is unique about plants and animals living in deserts?
A
They need lots of water
B
They wear sunscreen
C
They have special ways to stay cool and save water
Explanation. Plants and animals in deserts have developed unique adaptations to survive in the harsh desert climate. For example, cacti store water in their thick stems and camels store fat in their humps.
D
They have no special adaptations
E
They hibernate in winter
Question 3
What is the largest hot desert in the world?
A
Arctic
B
Atacama
C
Gobi
D
Sahara
Explanation. The Sahara desert is the largest hot desert in the world.
E
Sonoran
Question 4
Which desert is the largest cold desert in the world?
A
Sahara
B
Atacama
C
Gobi
D
Arctic
Explanation. The Arctic is the largest cold desert in the world.
E
Sonoran
Question 5
Are deserts empty of life?
A
Yes, nothing can survive in deserts
B
No, deserts are full of life and secrets
Explanation. Despite their harsh conditions, deserts are full of life and secrets. Many plants and animals have adapted to survive in deserts.
C
Only snakes live in deserts
D
Only cacti live in deserts
E
Only camels live in deserts
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