Georgia Regions/Habitats, Adaptations + Pollution

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment where an animal or plant lives and grows.

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What are adaptations?

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Adaptations are special features or behaviors that help an animal or plant survive in its habitat.

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How does pollution affect wildlife?

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Pollution can harm wildlife by making their food unsafe to eat and their homes unhealthy.

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What is the importance of water for alligators?

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Alligators need water to live, hunt, and lay their eggs.

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What type of habitat do frogs usually live in?

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Frogs usually live in wet habitats like ponds, swamps, and marshes.

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is a way animals blend in with their surroundings to avoid being seen by predators.

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Name one animal that lives in the ocean habitat.

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One animal that lives in the ocean habitat is a dolphin.

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What is the Appalachian Plateau?

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The Appalachian Plateau is a region in Georgia known for its high elevation and unique landforms.

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Why is it important for animals to have adaptations?

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Adaptations help animals find food, avoid predators, and survive in their environment.

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What is an example of a plant adaptation?

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An example of a plant adaptation is cacti having thick skin to store water.