Adaptations Unit Test

Which region is represented by the color YELLOW in the image above?

• Appalachian Plateau

• Coastal Plains

• Ridge and Valley

• Piedmont

Which region is represented by the color RED in the image above?

• Appalachian Plateau

• Coastal Plains

• Ridge and Valley

• Piedmont

Which region is represented by the color GREEN in the image above?

• Appalachian Plateau

• Coastal Plains

• Ridge and Valley

• Piedmont

Which region is represented by the color PURPLE in the image above?

• Appalachian Plateau

• Coastal Plains

• Ridge and Valley

• Piedmont

Which region is represented by the color BLUE in the image above?

• Blue Ridge Mountains

• Coastal Plains

• Ridge and Valley

• Piedmont

In which geographic region of Georgia would you find birds with long pointed beaks that spear fish?

• Piedmont

• Coastal Plains

• Ridge and Valley

• Blue Ridge Mountain

How does mimicry help animals thrive in different regions of Georgia?

• Mimicry is an adaptation that allows animals to sleep for months.
• Mimicry is an adaptation that allows animals to look like a poisonous animal.
• Mimicry is an adaptation that allows animals to use color to blend in with its habitat.
• Mimicry is an adaptation that reminds animals to move to a warmer habitat during cold months.

Which adaptation(s) make the blue heron better suited to live along Georgia’s coasts than the ruffled grouse?

• Short, strong beak allows it to easily crack open shells.

• Webbed feet help the heron to swim faster in ocean waters.

• Long legs and beak allow it to stand in shallow water and hunt fish.

How does the shell of a blue crab help it survive in Georgia’s coastal region?

• The shell protects the crab from its predators.
• The shell falls off easily to help the crab escape its enemies.
• The sharp edges of the shell help it move easily through thick seaweed.

In which Georgia region would you MOST LIKELY find cordgrass and why?

Note: Cordgrass is a smooth grass that can grow to be 3 to 7 feet tall. It is green with white flower spikes in spring and summer. It turns light brown in late fall and winter. It grows best in salt marshes and can survive under water.

• Cordgrass can be found in the Piedmont region, because the red clay soil can support grasses that grow very tall.

• Cordgrass can be found in the Valley and Ridge region, because it has low open valleys with large fields of green grasses.

• Cordgrass can be found in the Coastal Plains region, because it borders the Atlantic Ocean with an abundance of salt water.

• Cordgrass can be found in the Blue Ridge Mountains region, because there are many streams and caves where the grass can grow under water.