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Lesson 5 of 10 · Reading Passages
The Desert
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Deserts are places that get very little rain. They can be hot during the day and cold at night. Many plants in the desert have thick stems to store water. Some animals sleep during the day and come out at night when it is cooler. People who live in deserts have learned to use water wisely.
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1 of 2Why do some desert plants have thick stems?