Science Qtr 1 Review

This rabbit's chances of survival are increased in this environment because of

• camouflage

• fitness

• mimicry

• poison

Thorns and small hairs on plant stems and leaves help to

• absorb water in dry climates.

• prevent animals from eating it.

• absorb incoming radiant energy.

• attract insects that pollinate the plant.

The days are getting shorter and the temperature is dropping. The squirrel responds to these cues by

• migrating

• hibernating

• shedding fur

• gathering food

How do some animals, such as bears, deal with seasonal changes in the environment that result in cold temperatures and little food?

• They hibernate

• They become extinct

• They are camouflaged

• They leave and find another home.

Look at the map of Georgia. Which letter marks the Piedmont habitat?

• B

• C

• D

• E

This Georgia habitat is an area of rolling hills made up of forests, lakes and rivers. What habitat is this?

• Coast

• Marsh

• Mountains

• Piedmont

The pelican's beak is adapted for _________ in __________ .

• fishing; coastal waters

• hunting; wooded habitat

• catching insects; plains.

• fishing; mountain streams

White tail deer live in the Piedmont region of Georgia. Part of the forest has been cut down to build a new shopping center. What will happen to the white tail deer that live in this habitat?

• The deer will stay.

• The deer will get sick.

• The deer will become pets.

• The deer will move to another habitat.

Tommy's science teacher held up a picture of a black bear. The teacher explained to Tommy's class that black bears can be found in more than one region of Georgia. In which region of Georgia would you MOST LIKELY see a black bear?

• marsh

• mountains

• coastal plain

• atlantic ocean

When still, this lizard looks a lot like a branch of the tree where it is laying. The lizard can actually change color to match its surroundings. How is this an advantage for survival?

• The lizard is better able to find shelter.

• The lizard is more attractive to possible mates.

• This lizard mimics other more dangerous lizards.

• The lizard is camouflaged from predators and prey.