Habitats & Ecosystems — Answer Key
Part A: Sort the Words
Sort each word or number into the correct category box.
1. Sort each animal into DESERT or POND habitat.
Desert
camellizardscorpion Pond
frogfishduck Camels, lizards, and scorpions live in hot deserts. Frogs, fish, and ducks live in cool ponds.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A desert is a hot, dry habitat with little rain.
A desert gets very little rain, so only special plants and animals live there.
2. A pond is a small pool of fresh water where frogs live.
A pond is a small freshwater habitat where frogs, fish, and ducks make their home.
3. A camel has a hump on its back to store fat for long trips.
A camel's hump stores fat that gives it energy when food is scarce in the desert.
4. A frog lives near a pond and catches bugs with its long tongue.
Frogs need ponds to lay eggs and stay moist while hunting insects nearby.
5. A fish uses gills to breathe under the water.
Gills pull oxygen out of water so fish can breathe without coming up for air.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. A camel lives in the desert.
True False
Camels are adapted for deserts with humps, long lashes, and wide feet for sand.
2. A fish can live in a pond.
True False
Many small fish live in ponds where fresh water gives them plenty of oxygen.
3. A frog lives in a hot desert with no water.
True False
Frogs need moist places like ponds because their thin skin dries out quickly.
4. Deserts are very dry and get very little rain.
True False
Deserts receive very little rainfall, which is why they are dry and sandy.