Animal Adaptation

Which region of Georgia is shown in the picture?

• marsh

• piedmont

• coast

• mountains

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

• Blue Ridge Mountain

• coast

• piedmont

• Okefenokee Swamp

Which animal is least likely to live in the marsh and swamp habitat of Georgia?

• A

• B

• C

• D

The picture shows a freshwater fish called the largemouth bass.

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.

Which is a feature that would help a plant survive on the coast?

• strong roots that can break up rocky soil

• waxy leaves that keep out saltwater mist

• thin bark that reflects sunlight to keep cool

• thick sap that keeps the roots from freezing

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

• mountains

• swamp

• coast

The picture shows the Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia.

Which animals most likely live in this habitat?

• turtles, sharks, and trout

• alligators, otters, and frogs

• geese, owls, and opossums

• black bears, deer, and raccoons

Which of these organisms would probably NOT be found in Georgia's marshlands?

• egret

• frog

• whale

• dragonfly

The picture shows an eastern white pine tree.

The eastern white pine tree grows in humid areas with cool temperatures. The tree has thick bark that protects it during very cold winters. In which region of Georgia can the eastern white pine tree most likely be found?

• Coastal Plains

• Atlantic Ocean

• Okefenokee Swamp

• Blue Ridge Mountains

Baby alligators in Georgia are dark colored with light stripes across their backs. How does this coloring help them survive?

• The stripes attract different kinds of prey for the alligators.

• The dark color makes them look larger and more dangerous.

• The stripes help them blend into grass reeds to hide from predators.

• The dark color helps parents find them easily among tall marsh grasses.