Habitats

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

• estrus cycle

• echolocation

• migration

• breeding rituals

Which of the following animals hibernates in the winter?

• bird

• Mantatee

• alligator

• bear

The claws of a raccoon and the talons of the American Eagle help these organisms to ________

• dig tunnels in which to sleep.

• shelter their young from harsh weather.

• protect themselves from attacks.

• locate water in dry areas.

In the winter the ground freezes, making it hard for a bird to pull a worm out of the soil. What should the bird do?

• Develop a stronger beak to break through the soil.

• Find other things to eat for the winter.

• Hibernate for the winter and find worms in spring.

• Fly to a place where the ground is warmer.

The eastern oyster forms a hard shell, and the blue jay travels in large flocks. These behaviors help the organisms to _________________.

• find materials to build shelters.

• prevent attacks by predators.

• guard water from competitors.

• find mates to reproduce.

The Venus flytrap, which lives in bog environments, traps and digests insects. Why does this plant rely upon insects as a resource?

• Bog environments do not have enough water.

• Insects contain important plant hormones.

• The plant protects itself by eating insects.

• The plant gets its needed nutrients from the insects.

The picture shows saw palmettos that often grow in the shade under tree canopies in Georgia.

They grow very tall and spread out as much as possible. What is most likely the reason saw palmettos spread out so much?

• They spread out to create shade for plants below them.

• They spread their leaves to attract the most pollinators.

• Their root structure spreads and causes the plant to spread out.

• They need to spread out to get more sunlight in the canopy.

• a layer of skin that stops heat from escaping

• layers of feathers that attract sunlight

• dense underfur that traps heat inside their bodies

• a thick layer of fat that traps heat inside their bodies

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

• marsh

• ocean

• piedmont

• mountains

Which table correctly describes the habitats in Georgia?

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