Question

as you read
circle words that indicate two or more things being compared or contrasted.
the kalahari desert: a special place
the kalahari desert is a very special place. it is located in southern africa. it spans three countries: botswana, namibia, and south africa. like other deserts, it has lots of sand, and it can get dry and very hot. but the kalahari is not just a large, empty desert with sand dunes. unlike many deserts, the kalahari gets some rainfall. it also has some woodland areas and some dry grassland areas, too. when the summer rains come, flowers and plants bloom. water holes fill up with rainwater.
many different kinds of animals live in the kalahari. when it is very hot and dry, these animals find ways to stay cool. when it rains, they go to the watering holes to drink.

1. on which continent is the kalahari desert?

a asia
b africa
c australia
d north america

1. how is the kalahari desert unlike other deserts?

a it snows there.
b it gets little rain.
c it does not have sand dunes.
d it has woodlands and grasslands.

1. what is the meaning of span?

a goes across
b goes under
c is hot
d rains

1. which prepositional phrase tells where animals get water?

a in southern africa
b to the watering holes
c in the kalahari
d across botswana, namibia, and south africa

Explanation:

1. The text states "It is located in southern Africa", so the Kalahari Desert is on the African continent.
2. The text says "Unlike many deserts, the Kalahari gets some rainfall. It also has some woodland areas and some dry grassland areas", which means it has woodlands and grasslands unlike many deserts.
3. "Span" in the context of "It spans three countries" means to go across, cover an area.
4. The text "When it rains, they go to the watering holes to drink" shows that "to the watering holes" is the prepositional phrase indicating where animals get water.

Answer:

1. B. Africa
2. D. It has woodlands and grasslands.
3. A. goes across
4. B. to the watering holes