Academic and Domain-Specific Vocabulary Practice Test

Read the passage. In a food chain, a predator hunts other animals for food. A prey animal is hunted, such as a rabbit eaten by a fox. Unlike predators, prey often hide or run quickly. These interactions help balance an ecosystem. In the passage, what does the word prey mean?

Read the passage. In a desert habitat, days can be extremely hot and dry. Because the region is arid, it gets very little rain. Many animals have an adaptation, such as storing water in their bodies. Some are nocturnal, which means they are active at night. Based on the passage, arid refers to ___.