Habitats Review

The leaves on the trees in Georgia’s mountain region often change colors and fall before the leaves on the trees in other regions of Georgia. Why does this most likely happen?

• There are less animals to eat the leaves than in other regions.

• The leaves on trees in the mountains are more likely to freeze earlier.

• The leaves on trees in the mountains are not as strong as those in other regions.

• The leaves on trees in the mountains are not as strong as those in other regions.

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. She really wants to see waterbirds like herons, cranes, and seagulls. What question should the student ask before signing up for the trip?

• Will the trip visit the Blue Ridge Mountains?

• Will the trip visit the Appalachian Plateau?

• Will the trip visit the Coastal Plains?

• Will the trip visit the Piedmont region?

The Georgia live oak is a tree that stays green throughout the winter. It is usually found in warm climates. It has waxy leaves that do not allow salt water to pass through them. In which of the following habitats would the live oak NOT thrive?

• marsh

• coast

• mountains

• piedmont

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 dry areas?

• Does the plant grow well in sandy soil?

• Does the plant grow well in salt water?

• Does the plant grow well in cold areas?

Water moccasins are snakes that have adapted to survive in brackish water, which is a mix of salt and fresh water. In which habitat would the water moccasin be LEAST likely to survive?

• ocean

• mountains

• swamp

• lake

Julie’s mom tells her that the shirt she is wearing is made from cotton plants grown in Georgia. Which habitat would cotton plants most likely be grown in?

• mountains

• marshlands

• piedmont

• coastal plains

In which Georgia habitat would plants that eat insects most likely be found?

• piedmont

• Okefenokee Swamp

• coast

• Atlantic Ocean

Which question would best help a student decide in 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?

In which habitat in Georgia would the organisms seaweed and oysters most likely be found?

• ocean

• mountains

• marsh

• piedmont

Rivers in the Piedmont region are DIFFERENT from rivers in the mountain region because rivers in the Piedmont region:

• have very few living organisms.

• are muddier and move more slowly.

• contain salt water.

• flow downhill quickly.