Animal Habitats

A scientist made the observations of a habitat show below. What type of animals would you expect to see in this type of habitat?  

• lizards and scorpions
• whales and turtles
• alligators and water birds
• frogs and monkeys

Lakes and ponds are bodies of freshwater that are surrounded by land.  Ponds are usually shallower than lakes and the temperature of the water usually stays the same from top to bottom.  Plants and algae usually grow along the edges where the water is shallow.   What types of animals are most likely found in ponds?

• ducks and turtles
• whales and dolphins
• lizards and scorpions
• shrimp and crabs

Estuaries are found where freshwater rivers and salt water meets.  Estuaries are saltier than a river, but not as salty as the ocean.  The amount of salt (salinity) changes with the tides.  Estuaries contain salt marshes with grasses and marsh plants adapted to this changing water.   What type of animals are most likely found in estuaries?

• shrimp and crabs
• prairie dogs and bison
• whales and sharks
• lizards and scorpions

What is an example of a producer in this food chain?

• sun
• plant
• frog
• snake

Where does the plant get its energy in this food chain?

• carbon dioxide
• water
• sun
• mushroom

What is an example of a decomposer in the model?

• mushroom
• grass
• snake
• mouse

Forest fires destroy many plants and animals.  However, some plants and animals will survive the fire. What is a beneficial effect of a forest fire?

• Plants have more room to grow.
• There are fewer plants for animals to eat.
• There is less shelter for animals to hide in.
• Plants have more soil to live on.

Sometimes floods will destroy many plants and animals in an area. What is a beneficial effect of floods?

• Floods can deposit nutrients that help plants grow.
• Floods can destroy shelters for animals.
• Floods can destroy food that animals eat.
• Floods can create large dry areas for animals to live in.

People cut down many trees to build their houses and neighborhoods. What harmful effects could this have on wildlife?

• Animals have less food and shelter.
• More grass can grow and provide shelter.
• More water can be used by the animals.
• Plants have more nutrients to grow on.

Many kinds of birds in the Northern Hemisphere fly south in the winter.   Why do birds migrate as shown in winter?

• to avoid predators
• to build up strength
• to find mates
• to avoid a cold winter