04/06/14: Desert
Research your biome and find examples of your biome from around the world.
• White Desert (Africa)
• Sinai Desert (Africa)
• Blue Desert (Africa)
• Owami Desert (Africa)
• Central Desert (Australia)
• Wahiba Sands (Middle East)
• Acatama (South America)
What is the variation of your biome as a result of geographic location?
The desert is hot and dry in the day. Though, the desert can become extremely cold.
Locate the different occurrences of biomes on scribble maps.
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How do plants, animals and humans adapt to living in your biome?
Depending on where the desert is located, the plants vary. They adapt to the climate and capture water in order for them to survive. There are many reptiles, insects, birds and mammals living in the desert. The animals living in the desert adapt to their habitat by staying in the shade of plants and rocks. Most animals in the desert stay inactive during the day and are active during the night.
• White Desert (Africa)
• Sinai Desert (Africa)
• Blue Desert (Africa)
• Owami Desert (Africa)
• Central Desert (Australia)
• Wahiba Sands (Middle East)
• Acatama (South America)
What is the variation of your biome as a result of geographic location?
The desert is hot and dry in the day. Though, the desert can become extremely cold.
Locate the different occurrences of biomes on scribble maps.
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How do plants, animals and humans adapt to living in your biome?
Depending on where the desert is located, the plants vary. They adapt to the climate and capture water in order for them to survive. There are many reptiles, insects, birds and mammals living in the desert. The animals living in the desert adapt to their habitat by staying in the shade of plants and rocks. Most animals in the desert stay inactive during the day and are active during the night.