Georgia Regions and Habitats

Which of the black bear's features makes it well suited for the Blue Ridge Mountains but not for Georgia's Coastal Plains?

• Small Eyes

• Long Claws

• Thick Fur

• Round Ears

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Ms. Lopez was given a plant as a gift from one of her students. She believes this plant is native to the Coastal Plains. Which question

would best help Ms. Lopez determine if the plant is from the Coastal Plains?

• Does the plant grow well in salt water?

• Does the plant grow well in dry areas?

• Does the plant grow well in sandy soil?

• Does the plant grow well in cold areas?

A student is part of a birdwatching group that travels to different parts of Georgia. The student can only go on one trip this year. She really wants to see waterbirds like herons, cranes, and seagulls. What question should the student ask before signing up for a trip?

• Will the trip visit the Coastal Plains?

• Will the trip visit list the Piedmont Region?

• Will the trip visit the Appalachian Plateau?

• Will the trip visit the Blue Ridge Mountains?

The North American pika is a small mammal. It has round ears, whiskers, brown fur, and a short body. The pika must live high in the mountains where it is very cold or else it will overheat. The pika likes to eat grasses, flowers, and weeds.

Why can the pika only live in the Mountain Habitat?

• There is no food for the pika in other habitats.

• Other habitats would be too warm for the pika.

• The pika's fur would stand out in other habitats

• Other habitats would be too small for the pika.

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Which animal would be least likely to live in a habitat with a lot of water?

• Animal W

• Animal X

• Animal Y

• Animal Z

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The coral snake is venomous. The milk snake is not venomous. How does looking almost exactly like the coral snake help the milk snake?

• It helps the milk snake find prey easily

• It helps the milk snake move very quickly

• It helps the milk snake keep predators away

• It helps the milk snake blend into its environment

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Students are sorting animals into different habitats in Georgia. Which question would besthelp a student choose a habitat for an alligator?

• Do alligators lay eggs?

• Do alligators hunt at night?

• Do alligators live near water?

• Do alligators walk on four legs?

What feature do sea turtles have that helps them do this?

• coloring that helps them blend in with sea grass

• black flippers that help them dig in the sand

• shells that protect them from predators

• beaks that help them catch fish

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

How could these drawings be used to explore birds that live nearby?

• They could show the types of nests the birds in the drawings build.

• They could show the types of nests the birds in the drawings build.

• They could show the total number of baby birds in trees nearby.

• The could show the total number of birds living nearby.

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Flowers that are pollinated by insects generally have brightly colored petals. What function do these petals serve?

• They help the plant produce a large quantity of nectar for insects

• They help keep the flowers open at all times during the day.

• They help attract insects that aid the plan in pollination

• They help the plant produce large numbers of seeds.

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