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What is a common characteristic of desert environments?
What is a common characteristic of desert environments?
- High humidity
- High levels of precipitation
- Low biodiversity
- Limited vegetation (correct)
What is a major cause of desertification?
What is a major cause of desertification?
- Overgrazing
- Deforestation
- Climate change
- All of the above (correct)
Which type of desert is characterized by its cold temperatures and limited precipitation?
Which type of desert is characterized by its cold temperatures and limited precipitation?
- Polar desert (correct)
- Continental desert
- Tropical desert
- Coastal desert
What adaptation do many desert plants have to conserve water?
What adaptation do many desert plants have to conserve water?
Which desert animal adaptation helps to regulate its body temperature?
Which desert animal adaptation helps to regulate its body temperature?
What is a primary effect of desertification?
What is a primary effect of desertification?
What is a key distinction between arid and semi-arid deserts?
What is a key distinction between arid and semi-arid deserts?
In desert environments, what is the primary function of crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) in plants?
In desert environments, what is the primary function of crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) in plants?
What is a crucial adaptation of desert animals that helps conserve water?
What is a crucial adaptation of desert animals that helps conserve water?
How do some desert plants obtain water?
How do some desert plants obtain water?
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Deserts: 1. Define a desert and explain the characteristics of desert environments. 2. Discuss the processes of desertification and its causes. 3. What are the different types of deserts, and how do they differ? 4. Describe adaptations of plants and animals to desert environments.
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