Quiz about Habitats

Question 1

The pictures show two snakes. The coral snake is venomous. The milk snake is not venomous. How does looking almost exactly like the coral snake help the milk snake?

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It helps the milk snake keep predators away because it looks like a dangerous snake.

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It helps the milk snake find prey easily.

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It helps the milk snake move very quickly.

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It helps the milk snake blend into its environment.

Question 2

The body of a fish is covered in scales, a bird's body is covered in feathers, and a rabbit has fur all over. What do scales, feathers, and fur have in common?

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They are all protective features that keep bodies of the animals safe.

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They are all help the animals camouflage into their habitats.

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They all help the animals move.

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They all have the same texture or feeling.

Question 3

The diagram below shows an armadillo and a turtle. What adaptations do these two organisms have in common that are helpful for survival?

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protective outer armor to protect against predators

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long tails to use in defense against predators

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long claws for climbing

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large ears for hearing

Question 4

The picture shows a Georgia bobcat, which lives in the mountain regions of Georgia. The bobcat has wide paws and sharp claws to help it

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stay balanced on the rocky terrain.

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travel quickly across sandy ground.

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avoid getting stuck in the thick mud.

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swim across long distances for food.

Question 5

The coast of Georgia has very few trees but a lot of wet sand and water. Which feature would best help an animal survive in this environment?

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webbed feet

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large ears

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thick fur

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sharp claws

Question 6

Many plant flowers in any environment are brightly colored and contain a sweet liquid called nectar. These characteristics

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attract insects and birds to the plant.

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allow the plant to absorb more sunlight.

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make the plant's fruit colorful and sweet.

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warn herbivores not to eat the plant.

Question 7

The picture shows the venom glands in a snake. The venom glands help a snake with which two life processes?

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protection and hunting for food

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protection and communication with other animals

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camouflage and digestion of food

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digestion of food and communication with other animals

Question 8

Many plants have leaves that have a waxy covering called a cuticle. Plant roots do NOT have a cuticle. Based on this information, what is the most likely function (job) of the cuticle?

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to prevent (stop) water loss

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to keep insects away

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to provide shape to the plants

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to absorb nutrients

Question 9

Flowers that are pollinated by insects generally have brightly colored petals. What function (job) do these petals serve?

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They help attract insects that aid the plant in pollination.

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They help the plant produce a large quantity of nectar for insects.

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They help keep the flowers open at all times during the day.

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They help the plant produce large numbers of seeds.

Question 10

Plants compete for many different resources, including sunlight and water. Which of the following adaptations of a plant is most likely to help the plant successfully compete for water?

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a broad and deep root system

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the ability to produce fruit with seeds

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a tall stem or trunk

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colorful flowers

Question 11

Which of these types of species is most likely to go extinct or die out?

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an animal that depends on only one type of food

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an animal that can live in many types of habitats

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an animal that can survive in very warm climates

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an animal that can eat many different types of food

Question 12

The mountain region of Georgia can have cold temperatures and get a lot of snow. Which feature most helps an animal to live in this habitat?

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thick fur

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long legs

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large ears

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sharp claws

Question 13

The pictures show the feet of four different animals. Which animal would be least likely to live in a habitat with a lot of water?

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animal Y

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animal W

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animal X

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animal Z

Question 14

Which of the following is the MOST LIKELY effect of cutting down the trees in a forest habitat?

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Animals that cannot find what they need will move to a new location.

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All of the animals will begin to live in burrows underneath the ground.

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All of the animals in the forest will die in a short period of time

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Many animals will learn to fly to reach higher branches.

Question 15

Which group of living things would be negatively impacted by flooding?

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Birds that nest on the ground.

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Fish that live in freshwater.

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Flying insects that eat leaves

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Plants that float on top of the lakes.

Question 16

Lily plants grow best in the shade of large trees. What change would have a harmful effect on the lily plant?

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The trees were all cut down.

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The clouds blocked the Sun for a few days.

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The trees grew more leaves

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There was more rainfall.

Question 17

How do the webbed feet of the alligator help it survive in its habitat?

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They help the alligator swim fast to catch its food

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They allow the alligator to grab food quickly.

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They help the alligator cool off in hot weather.

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They make it easier for the alligator to climb trees.

Question 18

Maple and pine trees grow very well in the North Georgia Mountains due to all of the rain the mountains receive. If you planted a palm tree in the mountains, would the tree survive?

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No, because it needs a warmer climate.

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Yes, because it will receive a lot of air.

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Yes, because it will receive a lot of rain.

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No, because there is too much rain.

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