3rd Grade Habitats DA Review

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?

• sharp claws

• webbed feet

• large ears

• thick fur

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An eagle has sharp, curved talons. What does this characteristic most likely show about eagles?

• Eagles use their talons to help them swim.

• Eagles use their talons to transport their nests.

• Eagles use their talons to gather seeds.

• Eagles use their talons to catch their prey.

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.

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)?

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Which term refers to the massive movement of animals for food resources and breeding grounds?

• migration

• echolocation

• breeding rituals

• hibrenation

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White-tailed deer in Georgia are hunted by bobcats, bears, coyotes, and humans. What feature do the deer have that best keep them hidden from predators?

• brown fur

• split hooves

• large ears

• white antlers

The leaves on the trees in Georgia's mountain region often change colors and fall before the leaves on the trees in other regions of Georgia. Why does this MOST LIKELY happen?

• There are less animals to eat the leaves than in other regions.

• The leaves on trees in the mountains are more likely to freeze earlier.

• The trees in the mountains are not as strong as those in other regions.

• All of the trees in other regions do not have leaves because they are evergreens.

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A farmer bought some land that was full of deer. He fenced the land and brought in some cattle. What might happen to the deer in the habitat?

• The deer will starve or move because there is not enough grass for both the cattle and deer.

• Nothing because the deer will share the grass with the cattle and live in the fenced area.

• The deer will migrate to another place because they don’t like cattle.

• The number of deer will grow because the food is plentiful.

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Lions often hide in the tall grass while stalking their prey.  This is an example of how __________ helps them to survive.

• camouflage
• warning coloring
• mimicry
• hibernation

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What adaptation helps birds fly long distances during migration?

• Strong leg muscles

• Lightweight bones

• Ability to store water

• Sharp beaks