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?

<p>To help it lose heat (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do Emperor Penguins huddle together?

<p>To stay warm (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The kangaroo rat needs to drink water regularly.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The African bullfrog waits for months above ground for rain.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the desert animal with its unique way of obtaining water:

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the desert animal with its adaptive feature for extreme temperatures:

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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