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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?
Why do cacti have spines instead of true leaves?
Why do cacti have spines instead of true leaves?
What unique feature do desert animals have to help them survive?
What unique feature do desert animals have to help them survive?
What is the main reason plants struggle to survive in Antarctica?
What is the main reason plants struggle to survive in Antarctica?
What animals are the majority of year-round inhabitants in Antarctica?
What animals are the majority of year-round inhabitants in Antarctica?
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?
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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