Science Unit Test

Which of the following habitats in Georgia has the coldest weather?

• swamp

• coast

• forest

• mountains

Which term refers to the massive movement of animals for food resources and breeding grounds?

• migration

• echolocation

• camouflage

• hibernation

Which habitat in Georgia has many rivers, hills, forests, and lakes?

• coast

• mountain

• piedmont

• marsh

Which animal would NOT be able to survive in the desert?

• bird

• snake

• lizard

• penguin

Which of the following animals hibernates in the winter?

• bird

• bear

• alligator

• manatee

The gopher tortoise uses strong legs to dig deep burrows in sandy soil. In which habitat is the gopher tortoise most likely to be found?

• piedmont

• mountain

• swamp

• coast

The octopus is able to change its coloring so that it blends in with its underwater environment. The walking stick is a bug that is shaped like a small twig and is difficult to see on the forest ground. Although these animals are very different, what is one way in which both the octopus and the walking stick are able to survive in their environments?

• They both have a hard outer skin for protection.

• They can both produce their own energy.

• They both use camouflage for protection.

• They can both change color to hunt.

Cotton plants grow well in sandy soil. In which Georgia habitat are cotton plants most likely found?

• Blue Ridge Mountains

• coast

• piedmont

• Okefenokee Swamp

Winter weather causes a significant decrease in the food supply of most animals. Some mammals are able to survive on considerably less food during the winter. What adaptation have these animals developed?

• the ability to hibernate

• the ability to grow a thick coat

• an increased body temperature during the winter

• teeth that fall out during the winter

Plants in Georgia that can survive in cold, snowy weather would most likely be found in which habitat?

• coast

• mountain

• piedmont

• wetlands