Plant adaptations in Georgia

What is the climate in the Mountain region?

• hot and humid
• cold 
• warm

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What is a feature that allows living things to survive?

• hibernation
• adaptation 
• habitat

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A place where animals and plants live is called a _____________.

• hibernation
• adaptation 
• habitat

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Mr. Walker plants a new plant next to a tall tree in his yard. It is partly in the sun, but is mostly in the shade. He notices that it is growing with all of its leaves on one side. Why is the plant growing this way?

• It is dying.

• It is trying to get sunlight.

• It is trying to stay in the shade.

• It wants to be closer to the tree.

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In a dense forest, some trees are very tall. The type of plant MOST LIKELY to survive underneath these trees is one that

• can store water.

• produce many seeds

• needs little sunlight.

• can withstand the cold.

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Which of the following adaptations best​ explains how pine trees are able to survive freezing temperatures in the mountains?

• Pine trees have thick bark

• Pine cones produce seeds.

• Pine tree roots go deep underground.

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This plant catches insects for nutrition. Which habitat would you find the plant?

• mountain

• Atlantic Ocean

• Marsh/Swamp

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Why does the carnivorous plant eat bugs?

• Soil in the swamps has few nutrients.

• Soil in the pond has few fish.

• Soil in the swimming pool has few plants.

The trees that remain almost green throughout the year

• Terrestrial

• Aquatic

• Deciduous

• Evergreen

A prickly pear cactus has thorns that help it __________________.

• attract bees

• avoid being eaten

• spread seeds

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