deserts Flashcards

1
Q

deserts receive less than _____mm rainfall

A

250

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2
Q

adaptions of fennec fox

A

large ears
thick fur for insulation

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3
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adaptions of snake

A

move sideways to reduce contact with sand

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4
Q

adaptions of kangaroo rat

A

oily skin to reduce water loss

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5
Q

tourists to las vegas each year

A

37 million

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6
Q

the two major highways in the wester desert

A

route 66/70

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7
Q

people dependent on the colorado for water

A

30 million

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8
Q

adaptions of leaves

A

small, linear, waxy to reduce evapotranspiration - desert yellow daisy

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9
Q

adaptions of roots

A

shallow root over large area to absorb the most nutrients - prickly pear cactus

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10
Q

saguro cactus adaptions

A

can store 9 tonnes of water

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