Read the passage below and write a paragraph of 3‑4 sentences explaining how the Saharan lizard survives in the desert. Use at least two words from the passage. "The Saharan lizard, known as the ‘Sahara skink’, lives in the vast desert of Algeria. It is a small reptile with a greenish‑grey skin that blends into the sand. This lizard is able to regulate its body temperature by basking during the cool early mornings and retreating into the shade during the heat of noon."
Answer
The Saharan lizard survives in the desert by using camouflage to blend into the sand and regulating its body temperature by basking during the cool early mornings and retreating into the shade during the heat of noon.
Step-by-step solution
- Read the passage about the Saharan lizard.
- Identify survival strategies mentioned: camouflage and temperature regulation.
- Choose two words from the passage – ‘camouflage’ and ‘regulating’ (or ‘regulation’).
- Compose a paragraph of 3‑4 sentences that explains these strategies using the chosen words.
Common mistake: Failing to use the required words from the passage
Concept tested: Describing survival strategies
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