Desert and Desert-Scrub Biomes Answers

Transpiration is best described as _______.

Organisms that live in desert and desert-scrub biomes have developed unique adaptations that aid in their survival. Coyotes are crepuscular desert mammals that grow to be approximately three feet tall and weigh between 20 and 50 pounds when full-grown. How does being crepuscular help enable the coyote to survive the heat of the desert?

Which behavior would you most likely expect to find in a desert animal?

During extreme dry periods tortoises will eliminate waste _______.

The Sahara desert is able to support large populations of grazing herbivores.

The whip tail of a Vinegaroon is a mimic for a scorpion’s pincher claws.

All deserts have high daytime temperatures.

Which of the following is not true about arid deserts?

Desert and desert-scrub biomes are characterized by specific types of plant and animal life. Creosote bushes are found throughout areas such as the Mojave Desert. They are used by roadrunners for nesting, and also provide a home for desert tortoises. Photo by Samulili What type of plant is the creosote bush?

Which of the following deserts is characterized by moderately warm to cool temperatures?