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Which of the following is NOT a type of desert found in the world?
Which of the following is NOT a type of desert found in the world?
- Hot desert
- Temperate desert (correct)
- Polar desert
- Tropical desert
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of desert ecosystems?
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of desert ecosystems?
- High precipitation
- Scarce water resources (correct)
- Dense vegetation
- Low evaporation rates
Which adaptation helps desert animals conserve water?
Which adaptation helps desert animals conserve water?
- Producing large quantities of urine
- Drinking water frequently
- Having a high metabolic rate
- Burrowing underground during the day (correct)
What is an oasis?
What is an oasis?
Which of the following deserts is located in the northern part of Africa?
Which of the following deserts is located in the northern part of Africa?
What is the primary factor that determines the climate of a desert?
What is the primary factor that determines the climate of a desert?
What is the defining characteristic of a desert?
What is the defining characteristic of a desert?
Which of the following statements about the Sahara Desert is true?
Which of the following statements about the Sahara Desert is true?
How many countries does the Sahara Desert touch?
How many countries does the Sahara Desert touch?
What is the primary adaptation of desert animals?
What is the primary adaptation of desert animals?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a cold desert?
Which of the following is a characteristic of a cold desert?
What is the primary factor that determines the type of desert ecosystem?
What is the primary factor that determines the type of desert ecosystem?
What types of landforms can be found in the Sahara desert besides the vast stretches of sand?
What types of landforms can be found in the Sahara desert besides the vast stretches of sand?
What is the highest recorded temperature in the Sahara desert?
What is the highest recorded temperature in the Sahara desert?
How did the Sahara desert used to be in the past?
How did the Sahara desert used to be in the past?
Which of the following animals is NOT found in the Sahara desert?
Which of the following animals is NOT found in the Sahara desert?
What is the primary reason for the change in the Sahara desert from a lush, green plain to a hot, dry region?
What is the primary reason for the change in the Sahara desert from a lush, green plain to a hot, dry region?
What is the main vegetation found in the Sahara desert?
What is the main vegetation found in the Sahara desert?
