Georgia Habitats

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 the Piedmont region?

• Will the trip visit the Appalachian Plateau?

• Will the trip visit the Blue Ridge Mountains?

Which region of Georgia is shown in the picture?

• marsh

• piedmont

• coast

• mountains

Which of these types of species is most likely to go extinct?

• an animal that can live in many types of habitats

• an animal that depends on only one type of food

• an animal that can survive in very warm climates

• an animal that can eat many different types of food

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The Piedmont region of Georgia contains many forests. Which of the following animals is best adapted to this environment?

• a deer that eats shrubs and tree leaves

• a heron that eats fish and small amphibians

• an alligator that sits in sunlight to stay warm

• a tortoise that lives in burrows in the sandy soil

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a swamp?

• high humidity

• standing water

• low elevation

• sandy soil

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 plant in pollination.

• They help the plant produce large numbers of seeds.

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Birds feed on the seeds that flowers and trees produce. Which of the following characteristics will help a seed have the best chance for reproducing into a tree or flower, rather than being eaten by an animal?

• a juicy outer coating

• a solid bright color

• a hard outer coating

• a dark black color

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In which Georgia habitat would this animal most likely be found?

• Okefenokee Swamp

• Atlantic Ocean

• mountain lake

• Piedmont

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If hawks move into a squirrel habitat, which squirrels are most likely to survive?

• The squirrels who can run the fastest because they can escape from the hawks.

• The squirrels who have the longest fur because it protects against the hawk's talons.

• The squirrels who could find the most food, because they won't starve to death.

• The squirrels who have the longest tails, because they are least likely to lose their balance.

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Largemouth bass live in rivers and lakes with clear, calm water. They often hide among plants underwater and eats insects, frogs, and other fish. Why would largemouth bass struggle to live in an ocean habitat?

• There is no freshwater

• There are no fish to eat.

• There is not enough water.

• There are no underwater plants.

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