Camels: The Ships of the Desert
Camels, known as the 'Ships of the Desert,' are remarkable creatures well-adapted to the harsh environments of deserts. Their humps store fat which they convert into energy during food scarcities. Their long legs keep their bodies elevated from the hot desert surface, and their thick eyebrows and eyelashes protect them from sandstorms. There are two types of camels: the single-humped Dromedary camels, mostly found in the Middle East and Africa, and the double-humped Bactrian camels, native to Central Asia. Historically, camels have been essential for transporting goods across desert routes, providing milk, meat, and wool. Today, they still play vital roles in many societies around the world. However, threats like habitat loss and hunting pose dangers to camel populations. Therefore, conservation efforts are critical to protect these resilient, valuable creatures that have stood by human societies for millennia.
Question 1
What does the term 'Ships of the Desert' refer to in the text?
Sand dunes
Desert plants
Camels
Desert birds
Desert vehicles
Question 2
What is the author's main purpose of the text?
To argue that camels should be used more frequently for transportation
To describe the different types of desert plants
To explain the importance of camels and the threats they face
To persuade readers to visit the desert
To narrate a story about a camel
Question 3
What inference can be made about the importance of camels in desert societies?
Camels are used only for their meat
Camels are not important in desert societies
Camels are primarily kept as pets
Camels are important for transportation, and providing milk, meat, and wool
Camels are used solely for transportation
Question 4
Which statement about camels is not true?
Camels are native to Central Asia and the Middle East
Camels have long legs to keep their bodies elevated from the hot desert surface
Camels' humps store water
There are two types of camels: Dromedary and Bactrian
Camels' thick eyebrows and eyelashes protect them from sandstorms
Question 5
How do camels' humps benefit them in desert environments?
They provide shade from the sun
They store water for long journeys
They make camels look larger and more intimidating to predators
They store fat which can be converted into energy during food scarcities
They help camels balance during sandstorms
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