1. By Zack and Thomas

2. A biome is a large land
area with plants and
animals that live in a
similar environment.

3. Africa
Middle East
Central Asia
Australia
Southwest USA
Southern South America

4. Hot days and cold
nights
Temperature
Daytime: 104-113
degrees Fahrenheit
Nighttime: Below
freezing
Precipitation
.59” to 11” per year

5. Saguaro Cactus
Spiniflex
Sagebrush
Creosote Bushes
African Daisy
Adaptation
Saguaro Cactus has
thorns to protect itself

6. Ostrich
Fennec Fox
Texas Banded Gecko
Black Widow
Sonoran Desert Toad
Adaptation
Fennec Fox has large
ears to help them hear
prey underground

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http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/desertp.html
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of Paleontology: http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/deserts.php
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desert.com/flowers.html