Backyard Biologist, NC Science Olympiad 2019-2020

Which one is a state symbol?

• Eastern Box Turtle

• Black Oak

• Butternut Hickory

• Eastern Fence Lizard

What are distinguishing features of pine trees?

• broad, flat leaves

• gumballs and five-pointed leaves

• needles and pinecones

• smooth bark

What snake is this?

• Black rat snake

• Brown snake

• Cottonmouth

• Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake

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Which of these is a state symbol?

• Marbled Salamander

• Snapping Turtle

• Yellow-Bellied Slider

• Black Cherry

Which turtle has a prominent tail and cannot retreat into its shell?

• Snapping Turtle

• Eastern Box Turtle

• Painted Turtle

• Spotted Turtle

What tree does this belong to?

• American Beech

• Red Maple

• Dogwood

• Sweet Gum

What kind of trees make acorns

• Oaks

• Pines

• Maples

• Elms

Which non-reptile is a state symbol?

• American Alligator

• Pine Barrens Treefrog

• American Toad

• Southern Leopard Frog

Which lizard is legless?

• Green Anole

• Eastern Grass Lizard

• Eastern Fence Lizard

• Southeastern Five-Lined Skink