Desert Survival
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Which of the following is a characteristic of deserts?

  • Abundance of water
  • Dry conditions (correct)
  • Moist land
  • Frequent rainfall
  • What is one way cactuses survive in the desert?

  • Hibernating during dry periods
  • Absorbing water from the air
  • Drinking large amounts of water
  • Storing water (correct)
  • How does the kangaroo mouse in the Nevada desert get its water?

  • By drinking large amounts of water
  • By obtaining water from the food it eats (correct)
  • By extracting water from the air
  • By storing water in its body
  • Study Notes

    Desert Characteristics

    • Deserts are characterized by low humidity and limited vegetation.

    Cactus Adaptations

    • Cactuses survive in the desert by storing water in their stems.

    Kangaroo Mouse Adaptations

    • The kangaroo mouse in the Nevada desert gets its water from the seeds it eats.

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    Test your knowledge on how living things in the desert adapt to survive in a harsh, dry environment. Learn about cactuses and kangaroo mice and their unique water-saving abilities. Discover the fascinating ways these creatures thrive without much rainfall.

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