Kennedi thinks the shaded area on Georgia is the coast region.

Which question will BEST help Kennedi to know if she is correct?

• Does the region have mountains?

• Does the region have any trees?

• Does the region meet the Atlantic ocean?

• Does the region have a lot of animals?

Joe wants to buy a plant for his grandma's garden. His family lives in Blue Ridge Mountains region. He wants to make sure the plant he buys will be able to survive.

What question will BEST help Joe find the right plant?

• Does the plant grow well in cooler regions?

• Does the plant grow well in sandy soil?

• Does the plant grow well in dry regions?

• Does the plant grow well in swampy areas?

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The 3rd grade students at Lincoln are sorting animals into different habitats in Georgia.

Which question would BEST help 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?

Zakia's family is moving to a different region in GA. She hopes to move some of her plants to a garden at her new home.

Answering which question would BEST help predict (guess) if her plants will survive in the new environment?

• How many plants is Zakia moving to her new home?

• How many miles away is Zakia moving from her old home?

• How much will it cost to get water and plant food at her new home?

• How similar is the weather at her new home, to the weather at her old home?

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which data table correctly describes the habitats in GA?

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Ms. Williams 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. Williams 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 cold areas?

• Does the plant grow well in sandy soil?

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

A student is part of a bird-watching group that travels to different parts of Georgia. The student can only go on one trip this year. He really wants to see waterbirds like herons, cranes, and seagulls.

Which region should the student ask to visit?

• Piedmont region

• Blue Ridge Mountains

• Coastal Plains

• Appalachian Plateau

Which question would BEST help to decide which Georgia region a plant is able to grow?

• How tall does the plant grow?

• Could the plant be grown indoors?

• What type of soil does the plant grow in?

• Can the plant be eaten by people?

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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All sorts of turtles live in Georgia. In each region, turtles eat plants, fish, insects, bugs, and worms. All turtles are able to swim very well. Although they breathe air, they usually live in, or near, a form of water. All turtles lay eggs.

Which question would BEST help to identify the habitat of a turtle who lays eggs along the coast?

• Does the turtle use gills or lungs for breathing?

• Does the turtle have webbed feet for swimming?

• Does the turtle live near fresh water or salt water?

• Does the turtle eat fish and other water organisms?

Myliah looks at a plant growing in her backyard in Atlanta, Georgia. She wonders if the same plant will grow in a coastal habitat.

Which question will BEST help Myliah decided this?

• Can the plant survive in rocky soil?

• Can the plant survive near saltwater?

• Can the plant survive without sunshine?

• Can the plant survive in very cold temperatures?

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