Piedmont Assessment Review

Hawks, Eastern Screech Owls, and Bald Eagles can be classified as birds of prey. Which pair of features MOST helps birds of prey hunt for food in the Piedmont area?

• Sharp beak and webbed feet

• Yellow feathers and sharp talons

• Small ears and tail feathers

• Sharp beak and sharp talons

True or False: The Fall Line is south of the Piedmont region and is known for having many waterfalls.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Evie is going to visit her uncle in the Piedmont region for a year. She packed a pair of shorts in her suitcase for the summer and some flip-flops for the winter. Did she pack correctly for the weather?

• Yes, because the Piedmont has hot winters and cold summers.

• No, because the Coastal Plains has hot summers and mild winters.

• No, because the Piedmont has hot summers and cold winters.

• Yes, because the Piedmont has hot summers and mild winters.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which is NOT true of the Piedmont region?

• The piedmont region has animals such as deer, opossum, and river otters.

• The Piedmont region is known for having sandy soil.

• The Piedmont region is known for rolling hills.

• The Piedmont region is the most populated region in Georgia.

Why do we find animals such as opossums, raccoons, squirrels, and deer in the city and suburbs?

• Global Warming

• Fried chicken trash left out for them

• They migrate to the city

• Deforestation and the destruction of their habitats

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Simon was asked to write about a region of Georgia. He wrote the following: "This region has a large number of people, oak and hickory trees, and birds of prey like the bald eagle." Which habitat is Simon MOST likely describing?

• Coastal Plains

• Okefenokee Swamp

• Georgia Mountains

• Piedmont Region

Which adaptation helps protect trees in the Piedmont region from cold winters?

• Thick bark

• Green and red leaves

• Roots in shallow water

• Small leaves

Which animal would NOT be found near the Piedmont?

• Opossum

• Deer

• River Otter

• Shark

Kaley is looking to take a vacation to a region BEST known for having hot summers and cool winters. Which region was she likely going to visit?

• The Piedmont because it has hot summers and hot winters.

• The Coastal Plains because it has hot summers and mild winters.

• The Piedmont because it has hot summers and cool winters.

• The Mountain region because it has cold summers and cold winters.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

True or False: The Piedmont is known for having red clay.

• True

• False