Which type of plant is specifically adapted to survive in the extreme heat of the Sonoran Desert?
Correct answer(s):
- Cactus
Subject
Geography of the United States
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What is the average lifespan of a Saguaro cactus in the Sonoran Desert?
Correct answer(s):
- 200-300 years
Which native American tribe lived in the Sonoran Desert region?
Correct answer(s):
- Yaqui
Which animal is often associated with the Sonoran Desert’s nocturnal life?
Correct answer(s):
- All of the above
What is the Mojave Desert’s largest urban center by population?
Correct answer(s):
- Las Vegas
Which famous race takes place in the Mojave Desert?
Correct answer(s):
- Baja 1000
Which ancient civilization once inhabited the Mojave Desert?
Correct answer(s):
- Mohave
Which animal is the Mojave Desert’s top predator?
Correct answer(s):
- Mountain lion
Which geological feature is found in the Mojave Desert?
Correct answer(s):
- Canyons
Which animal is most closely associated with the Mojave Desert’s ecosystem?
Correct answer(s):
- Kangaroo rat
Which large salt flat is located in the Mojave Desert?
Correct answer(s):
- Death Valley Salt Flats
Which famous desert creature can be found in the Mojave Desert?
Correct answer(s):
- Black widow spider
What is the Mojave Desert’s average annual rainfall?
Correct answer(s):
- 5 inches
What is the primary threat to the Mojave Desert’s ecosystem?
Correct answer(s):
- Overdevelopment
Which of these species is endangered in the Mojave Desert?
Correct answer(s):
- Desert tortoise
Which large military base is located in the Mojave Desert?
Correct answer(s):
- Fort Irwin
What is the Mojave Desert’s primary type of climate?
Correct answer(s):
- Desert
Which volcano is found in the Mojave Desert?
Correct answer(s):
- Amboy Crater
What major event brought people to the Mojave Desert in the 19th century?
Correct answer(s):
- The California Gold Rush
What major industry exists in the Mojave Desert?
Correct answer(s):
- Mining