Life in Hot, Dry Climates
10th Grade · Science · 50 min
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Learning Objective
I can analyze how specific adaptations help plants and animals survive in hot and dry environments.
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Deserts are very dry places, and they can be either very hot or very cold.
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Cactuses store water in their thick stems, while jackrabbits get water from plants and by eating their own poop.
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Animals that are active at sunrise and sunset are called crepuscular, and this lifestyle helps them avoid the hottest part of the day.
