Directions: Examine the 4 main topics in the Skeleton Outline below (Plan No. 3: Series of Explanations). Label each note card on the left with I, II, III, or IV in the Topic box to match the main topic it explains. Next, construct the complete hierarchical outline for "Deserts of North America" on the right by selecting the correct subtopics and details.
SKELETON OUTLINE: DESERTS OF NORTH AMERICA
I. How are they formed
II. Where are they located
III. What kinds of life are found there
IV. What types of climate are found
Note Card 1
Western Desert Locations
- California — Death Valley
- Arizona - Utah border — Monument Valley
- Utah — Bryce Canyon & Bonneville Salt Flats
Note Card 2
Nighttime Climate
- Deserts cool off quickly; temp can drop 50°
- Lose heat faster than more humid lands
Note Card 3
Animal Life on the Desert
- Desert kit fox, roadrunner, lizard, rabbit, coyote
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Effects of Mountain Chains
- Cause moist ocean air to rise
- Meets cool air at high altitudes and air condenses
- Causes moisture to drop on side facing ocean
Note Card 5
Effects of California Current
- Cold current cools ocean air
- Causes moisture to drop before it reaches land
Note Card 6
Southwest & Plains Locations
- New Mexico — Tularosa Basin & White Sands
- South Dakota — Badlands
Note Card 7
Plant Life on the Desert
- Cactus, Joshua tree, creosote bush
Note Card 8
Daytime Climate
- Extremely hot; absorb more heat than humid areas
Note Card 9
Human Life on the Desert
- Native Americans, farmers, tourists
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