Let’s go step by step to match each definition with the correct word from the Word Bank.
The Word Bank has these words:
- adaptation
- cactus
- desert
- nocturnal
- reptile
Now, let’s look at each numbered blank and read the sentence around it.
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Blank 1:
> “A place on Earth where there is very little water because it’s so cold.”
This is describing a type of environment — specifically, a dry, often hot (but sometimes cold) place with little rain or water. That’s the definition of a
desert.
✔ So, Blank 1 =
desert
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Blank 2:
> “Some animals are active only at night. These animals are called ______.”
Animals that are active at night and sleep during the day are called
nocturnal.
✔ So, Blank 2 =
nocturnal
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Blank 3:
> “Some plants have special ways to survive in deserts. For example, a cactus has spines instead of leaves. This helps prevent water loss. The thick stem stores water. These are examples of ______.”
These are changes or features that help living things survive in their environment — that’s called an
adaptation.
✔ So, Blank 3 =
adaptation
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Blank 4:
> “Many desert animals are ______. They have scaly skin and lay eggs. Examples include lizards and snakes.”
Animals with scaly skin that lay eggs — like lizards and snakes — are called
reptiles.
✔ So, Blank 4 =
reptile
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Blank 5:
> “One plant that lives in the desert is the ______. It has spines and stores water in its stem.”
This is clearly talking about the
cactus — mentioned earlier too!
✔ So, Blank 5 =
cactus
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Final Answer:
1. desert
2. nocturnal
3. adaptation
4. reptile
5. cactus
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of using text features worksheet.
