What is a desert?
A hot place that receives less than 250 mm of rainfall a year
A cold place that receives less than 250 mm of rainfall a year
A hot or cold place that receives less than 250 mm of rainfall a year
Where are hot deserts mainly located?
15-30° north and south of the equator
At the equator
40-50° north and south of the equator
How has the cactus plant adapted to the desert climate?
It dies off during drought and then comes back to life when it rains
It only lasts for one season and leaves seeds behind when it dies
It stores water and has a thick, waxy skin
What do camels store in their humps?
Water
Fat
Heat
Which of the following describes hot desert temperatures?
Hot during the day and night
Hot during the day and cold during the night
Cold during the day and night
What is the name of the largest desert?
The Kalahari
The Sahel
The Sahara
On average, how much rainfall do deserts receive each year?
More than 250 mm
Less than 250 mm
250 mm
What is the temperature range of deserts in the summer season?
35-40°C
40-50°C
40-45°C
Generally, what colour are desert soils?
Yellow
Grey
Orange
What is the name given to plants which have adapted to hot and dry conditions?
Epiphyte
Saprophyte
Xerophytic