Microhabitats

What is a habitat?

• A place where an animal or a plant lives

• A kind of plant

• A type of animal

• A mountain range

What are micro habitats?

• Artificial habitats created by humans

• Large ecosystems like oceans and deserts

• Small spaces where a bunch of plants and animals live

• A type of habitat found only in mountains

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Why should you roll a log towards you when exploring under it?

• To avoid scaring away animals

• To prevent injuring any animals under the log

• Because it's easier to see under the log

• To make it easier to put the log back

What special adaptation do millipedes have?

• They have a chemical defense

• They are very fast

• They can fly

• They can breathe underwater

Why is it important to carefully replace the log after exploring under it?

• To prevent the log from rolling away

• To ensure animals can find their way back

• To avoid crushing the animals

• To keep the log dry

What is the main difference between a salamander and a lizard?

• Lizards live only under logs

• Salamanders have smooth skin

• Lizards are amphibians

• Salamanders have scales

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How do salamanders breathe?

• Through their lungs

• Through their skin

• With gills like fish

• They don't need to breathe

What is the name of the salamander mentioned in the text?

• Slender salamander

• Mountain salamander

• Both A and B

• Ensatina

What role do fungi play in the micro habitat under logs?

• They scare away predators

• They produce oxygen

• They eat the log

• They provide light

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Why is it important to be respectful when exploring micro habitats?

• To avoid getting lost

• To keep the habitat clean

• To find more animals

• To ensure the safety and respect of the animals