GA regions & animal adaptations

Amphibians like frogs spend the first part of their lives in water. Which of the following habitats would be an ideal place to find a frog?

• Arctic Tundra

• Desert

• Coral Reef

• Swamp

Check out this map of Georgia. Which region has hot, humid weather, sandy soil, and is bordered on one side by the Atlantic Ocean?

• Piedmont

• Blue Ridge

• Upper Coastal Plain

• Lower Coastal Plain

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The coastal plain regions are flat with sandy soil. They have long, hot summers and almost no winter. What picture best shows Georgia's coastal plains?

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Which group is most likely to benefit from trees being cut down?

• Humans, because the wood used from trees can be used to make useful supplies

• Squirrels, because they don't have to climb trees

• Birds, because they don't have to build their nests

• Spiders, because they would rather live at lower elevations

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Camouflage does all of the following EXCEPT -

• help animals lay eggs.

• hide animals from predators.

• help animals sneak up on their prey.

• help animals become undetected.

A porcupine is covered with sharp quills. What is the main purpose of the quills?

• To attract mates
• To stay warm when it is cold

• To help with climbing trees
• Defense against predators

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What is the term for an animal's ability to blend in with its environment by changing its appearance?

• Camouflage

• Mimicry

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Monkeys and other primates have long arms and tails. Which of the following explains why these features may be useful?

• They help them climb trees and swing from branches.

• They use them to fight each other.

• They use them to dig holes.

• They use them to carry each other long distances.

If a bear wanted to climb a tree, which of the following physical adaptations would it most likely need?

• Sharp claws

• Long legs

• Thick fur

• Large ears

Which of the following best describes an animal adaptation?

• A physical trait or behavior that helps them survive

• An area where they currently live

• A combination of living and non living things

• An area where they once lived

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