Animal Adaptation

The water moccasin is a venomous snake found in the southern part of Georgia. Several other nonvenomous water snakes are often mistaken for being a water moccasin.

Which benefit would a nonvenomous snake have by looking like a venomous snake?

• They can move faster.

• They can get food easier.

• It helps them blend in better.

• Other animals will leave them alone

Bullfrogs living in the mountain region burrow in the mud and sleep during the cold winter months. Which of the following is another example of this type of adaptation in the wild?

• Birds fly south during the winter months to stay warm.

• Frogs have the same appearance and texture as a tree.

• Bears sleep in a den after filling themselves with food for a few months.

• An octopus takes the appearance of a fish to stay away from predators.

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

• They make it easier for the alligator to climb trees.

• They help the alligator swim fast to catch its food.

• They help the alligator cool off in hot weather.

• They allow the alligator to grab food quickly.

An adaptation helps an animal survive in its habitat. Which adaptation BEST allows an alligator to catch small mammals?

• Its tail because it is strong and powerful.

• Its long snout because it can reach them easier.

• Its long teeth catch the animals quicker and easier.

• Its color blends in with the murky water so small animals will not see it coming.

Use the information and picture to answer the following question.

The picture shows a heron. A heron is a bird that has a long, skinny beak that it uses to hunt fish, insects, and crustaceans while standing in shallow water.

What question could a student ask to figure out where the heron would BEST survive in which habitat?

• Would herons best survive in the Atlantic Ocean since they eat crustaceans?

• Would herons best survive in the Piedmont region since it has a long, skinny beak?

• Would herons best survive in the mountains since they need to hunt fish and insects?

• Would herons best survive in the marsh since there is shallow water with plenty of food?

The Piedmont region of Georgia contains many forests. Which of the following animals would survive BEST in the Piedmont region of Georgia?

• a deer that eats shrubs and tree leaves

• a heron that eats fish and small amphibians

• an alligator that sits in sunlight to stay warm

• a tortoise that lives in burrows in the sandy soil

Pine trees are able to live in many habitats in Georgia, including the Piedmont habitat which has dense clay soil. What is the BEST question that scientists should ask to help them learn more about the other types of habitats that pine trees can live in?

• Do pine trees provide shelter to other organisms?

• What are other plants and trees that can live in clay soil?

• Why do pine trees have needles on their branches and not leaves?

• What do pine trees need to live (water, amount of sunlight, nutrients)?