By Ellie McLaughlin

 Coastal Desert  Hot and Dry Desert

 Sonoran Desert- southeastern California  Great Basin- east-central Nevada  Northern Colorado Plateau  Chihuahuan Desert- Mexican Boader

 Average o F  Temperature high in summer, low in winter  Low precipitation

 Prairie rattlesnake  Road runner  Desert snake  Desert camel  Jack Rabbit  Kangaroo Rat

 Prickly pear cactus  Trichomes  Yellow palo verde tree  Mammillaria Parkinsoii

 Plants: Conserve moisture  Lose leaves- slows growth, prevents loss of moisture  store water in stems  Animals: Reducing water loss- specialized snouts, waxy body coatings Regulate body temperature  Burrows  Estivate (stopping activity)

 Development Destroys animals habitat Introduces non-native plants  Off roading Leave tracks in soil Kills vegetation Reduces animal population

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