10 Questions
What is the main reason the kangaroo rat does not need to drink water?
It gets water from its food
Why does the thorny devil have lots of spines?
To defend itself against predators
Which animal in the text relies on burrowing as a way of survival?
Jerboa
What purpose do the over-sized ears serve for the Fennec fox?
To help it lose heat
Why do Emperor Penguins huddle together?
To stay warm
The kangaroo rat needs to drink water regularly.
False
The African bullfrog waits for months above ground for rain.
False
The thorny devil has a clever way of getting water from its surroundings.
True
Match the desert animal with its unique way of obtaining water:
Thorny Devil = Channels between spines direct water to mouth Kangaroo Rat = Gets water from food and does not need to drink water African Bullfrog = Waits for rain underground for months Fennec Fox = Loses heat through over-sized ears
Match the desert animal with its adaptive feature for extreme temperatures:
Thorny Devil = Covered with spines for defense and water collection Fennec Fox = Has over-sized ears to lose heat Emperor Penguin = Thick layers of fat and feathers for warmth Jerboa = Long hind legs for hopping and digging
Test your knowledge about how living organisms survive in various desert habitats, including the Sahara and Antarctica. Learn about the adaptations of plants and animals to thrive in these extreme environments in this informational text quiz.
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