Surviving In Desert Habitats 3

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What is the main reason the kangaroo rat does not need to drink water?

It has over-sized ears
It gets water from its food (correct)
It buries itself underground
It has a strong defense mechanism

Why does the thorny devil have lots of spines?

To store water
To attract mates
To defend itself against predators (correct)
To help it fly

Which animal in the text relies on burrowing as a way of survival?

Emperor Penguins
Thorny devil
Fennec fox
Jerboa (correct)

What purpose do the over-sized ears serve for the Fennec fox?

To help it lose heat (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why do Emperor Penguins huddle together?

To stay warm (C) Signup and view all the answers

The kangaroo rat needs to drink water regularly.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

The African bullfrog waits for months above ground for rain.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

The thorny devil has a clever way of getting water from its surroundings.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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