Habitats and biomes
Deserts are hot and dry habitats with little water. Because plants need water to grow, there are few or small plants in deserts. Animals also adapt to survive without much water.
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Lena finds a dry area with no trees or grass. What kind of habitat is this?
- A wetland
- A desert (right)
- A marsh
Nora finds a dry area with no trees or grass. What kind of habitat is this?
- A meadow
- A desert (right)
- A marsh
In science class, Sam asks: Which habitat has very little water and few plants?
- Rainforest
- Tundra
- Desert (right)
Tip: Deserts are hot and dry habitats with little water. Because plants need water to grow, there are few or small plants in deserts. Animals also adapt to survive without much water.
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