Science

What does hydroelectric power use to generate power?

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• turbines in water falls

• wind turbines

• underground vents

• solar panels

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What is built to use hydroelectric power?

(pg 120)

• hydroelectric power plant

• solar plant

• wind plant

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A moth on a tree has two eyespots that make it look like the face of a large predator bird. A bird that would eat the moth may see the moth, but the bird thinks that the moth is a bigger predator bird and the bird flies away. What adaptation does this represent?

• mimicry

• camouflage

• hibernation

• vaccination

A scarlet king snake has the same colors as a poisonous coral snake. the colors shown are red, black, and yellow. The scarlet king snake might be thought of as a coral snake by a predator. This would keep a predator from wanting to go after the king snake. What adaptation is described?

• camouflage

• mimicry

• hibernation

• migration

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Alligators in the Okefenokee Swamp in the lower coastal plain region of Georgia can swim and move slowly along the bottom below the water. The dark color on top of the alligators and shape help them to not be seen. They look like logs or blend into the color of the bottom of the swampy water. What adaptation is described?

• hibernation

• camouflage

• migration

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Katydids are insects that have the shape and look of a leaf. When not hanging out on the wall like the one in the picture, they blend in with the surroundings to avoid predators. What adaptation does the katydid show?

• hibernation

• camouflage

• migration

• warning coloration

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In the picture, a green tree frog is enjoying its place on a wide leaf. The frog can use this position to get flies and other insects. It can be still and blend in as part of the leaf. What adaptation is the amphibian using?

• hibernation

• migration

• warning colors

• camouflage

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Timber rattlesnakes can be found throughout Georgia. In the coastal plain they are called canebrakes. The one in the picture was encountered by a trail runner in the Appalachian Plateau region of Georgia. The runner avoided the poisonous snake. The snake remained motionless on the ground. The dark and light pattern for the snake helps it to blend in with the grass and ground cover. What adaption is described and shown?

• mimicry

• camouflage

• hibernation

• threat of attack

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The sunflower has bright flower petals and can be seen easily by other living things. Sunflower seeds grow in the middle area of the flower. How does this adaptation of the bright flower help the sunflower plant? Check all of the correct answers below.

• camouflage

• mimicry

• attracts pollinating insects

• helps the sunflower make more sunflowers

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Which feature helps an animal hide from other animals?

• looking like a dangerous animal

• being the same color as the place it lives (camoflauge)

• having sharp claws or a strong shel

• having only a few young and caring for them