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What is a key characteristic of a desert habitat?
What is a key characteristic of a desert habitat?
- Very little rainfall or snowfall (correct)
- High precipitation throughout the year
- Extremely cold temperatures
- Abundance of plant and animal life
Which region is considered a desert despite its extremely cold climate?
Which region is considered a desert despite its extremely cold climate?
- Tropical Savanna
- Sahara Desert
- Amazon Rainforest
- Antarctica (correct)
What is one reason why the Mojave Desert is considered harsh?
What is one reason why the Mojave Desert is considered harsh?
- Moderate temperatures
- Extremely high summer temperatures and low winter temperatures (correct)
- Abundant rainfall
- High biodiversity
What type of plants are commonly found in hot deserts like the Mojave Desert?
What type of plants are commonly found in hot deserts like the Mojave Desert?
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Why do cacti have spines instead of true leaves?
Why do cacti have spines instead of true leaves?
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What unique feature do desert animals have to help them survive?
What unique feature do desert animals have to help them survive?
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What is the main reason plants struggle to survive in Antarctica?
What is the main reason plants struggle to survive in Antarctica?
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What animals are the majority of year-round inhabitants in Antarctica?
What animals are the majority of year-round inhabitants in Antarctica?
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What adaptation do desert plants like moss, fungi, and lichens have to survive in Antarctica?
What adaptation do desert plants like moss, fungi, and lichens have to survive in Antarctica?
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How do animals in the ocean surrounding Antarctica cope with the extremely cold temperatures?
How do animals in the ocean surrounding Antarctica cope with the extremely cold temperatures?
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