Virginia Habitats Quiz

What is the largest estuary in the United States?

• Mississippi River

• Chesapeake Bay

• Hudson Bay

• Great Salt Lake

Which of the following factors contribute to the diversity of habitats in Virginia?

What type of organisms thrive in the stable, taller, and woodier dunes of Virginia's coastal areas?

• Large populations of birds

• Large populations of algae

• Large populations of sand-dwelling insects

• Large populations of sand-dwelling plants

What causes the blue coloration in the blood of horseshoe crabs?

• Hemoglobin

• Hemocyanin

• Chlorophyll

• Myoglobin

Which of the following species is mentioned as an important inhabitant of Virginia's rivers and streams, particularly noted for its breeding habits?

• Trout

• American Eel

• Muskrat

• Sunfish

What type of environment do Great Egrets thrive in according to the text?

• Freshwater marshes

• Tropical rainforests

• Desert landscapes

• Mountainous regions

Which of the following trees is identified as a food source in Virginia's coastal forested wetlands?

• Pine

• Maple

• Black Gum

• Oak

According to the text, which animal is NOT listed as inhabiting the swamp and shrub wetlands?

• Deer

• Striped Skunk

• Beaver

• Mink

What type of plains are grasslands described as in the text?

• Forested plains

• Treeless plains

• Mountainous plains

• Coastal plains

Which type of bird is mentioned as nesting on the ground in grasslands?

• Northern bobwhites

• Eastern red bats

• Tail-tailed deer

• Allegheny mound ants