The document discusses the desert ecosystem and its unique characteristics. It describes the desert kangaroo rat, an animal that looks like a mix between a kangaroo and mouse, and how it survives in the desert by hiding under rocks during the day and coming out at night. It also discusses interesting desert plants like cacti that have thick stems and branches to hold water, and roots that grow near the surface to absorb rainwater quickly. Finally, it provides a temperature chart showing daily temperature fluctuations in the desert between day and night.

1. The Desert EcosystemThe Desert Ecosystem
The driest ecosystemThe driest ecosystem

2. Desert AreasDesert Areas

3. Desert EcosystemsDesert Ecosystems

4. Interesting Desert AnimalInteresting Desert Animal
• Desert Kangaroo Rat
• The Desert Kangaroo Rat looks like a mini
kangaroo.
• It has a cheek pouch to hold more food.
• It is a consumer.
• They survive well in the desert.
• This animal is unique because of it looks like a
kangaroo and a mouse mixed together.

5. Interesting Desert AnimalInteresting Desert Animal
• Desert Kangaroo Rat.
• Ex. Lizards, kangaroo rats and rattle snakes.
• During day: Hide under the rocks.
• During night: Come out from under rocks.

6. Very Interesting, Unusual DesertVery Interesting, Unusual Desert
PlantsPlants
• Cactus: Its thick stem and
branches help it hold
water. Lives for about 200
years.
• Grow far apart
• Have roots that grow just
below the soil to absorb
rain water quickly.

7. TemperatureTemperature
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day 1 night 1 day 2 night 2
temp.

8. The Desert EcosystemThe Desert Ecosystem
• Describe the climate in the desert
ecosystem.