Vocabulary for Deserts
Vocabulary for DesertsBy Mr. Mallory
sandySomething with a lot of sand or tiny grains of crushed rock
duneA hill made of sand
rockyA place that has many rocks and stones
reptilesCold-blooded creatures with dry, scaly skin that lay eggs.
desert floorFlat ground in the desert
adaptChanging to fit a new situation
How are these reptiles adapting by using camouflage?protectionKeeps things safe from harm or danger
preyAn animal that is hunted by another animal
Guess the Word!A ____ is a hill made of sand.duneGuess the Word!A _______ is a cold-blooded animal with dry, scaly skin.reptileGuess the Word!When you _____, you change to fit a new situation.adaptGuess the Word!An animal is ____ if another animal hunts it for food.preyGuess the Word!Something is _____ when it has a lot of sand, or tiny grains of crushed rock.sandyGuess the Word!A _____ place has many rocks and stones.rockyGuess the Word!The ___________ is the flat ground in a desert.desert floorGuess the Word!__________ keeps a thing safe from harm or danger.ProtectionAdditional VocabularywearsChanges because of weather conditions
Mushroom Rock in Egypt
The Pinnacles in AustraliaspellsA period of time with almost the same weather conditions.
The desert floor after a dry spell.bushyFluffy
surviveTo live
Which animal survived?howlAnimal cry
LandscapesViews of the landThe End!