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!