Quiz about Habitats

Question 1

Construct an explanation using evidence of how external features and adaptations of animals allow them to survive in their habitat.

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They help the alligator swim fast to catch its food.

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They make it easier for the alligator to climb trees.

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They help the alligator cool off in hot weather.

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They allow the alligator to grab food quickly.

Question 2

The water moccasin is a venomous snake found in the southern part of Georgia. Several other nonvenomous water snakes are often mistaken for being a water moccasin. What benefit would a nonvenomous snake have by looking like a venomous snake?

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Other animals will leave them alone.

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They can move faster.

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They can get food easier.

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It helps them blend in better.

Question 3

Bullfrogs living in the mountain region burrow in the mud and sleep during the cold winter months. What is another example of this type of adaptation in the wild?

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Birds fly south during the winter months to stay warm.

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Frogs have the same appearance and texture as a tree.

Question 4

An adaptation helps an animal survive in its habitat. Which adaptation best allows an alligator to catch small mammals?

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Its color blends in with the murky water so small mammals will not see it coming.

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Its tail because it is strong and powerful.

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Its long snout because it can reach them easier.

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Its long teeth catch the animals quicker and easier.

Question 5

Many animals have adaptations that help them survive the colder winter temperatures in Georgia. Would it be better if turtles migrate or hibernate? Explain your thinking.

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It would be easier for turtles to hibernate so they do not have to travel very far.

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It would be easier for turtles to migrate so they do not have to travel very far.

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It would be easier for turtles to migrate so they can still eat and survive outside.

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It would be easier for turtles to hibernate so they can still eat and survive outside.

Question 6

Which two important things should the student include in their presentation about the gopher tortoise?

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Its habitat and diet

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Its color and size

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Its predators and lifespan

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Its speed and weight

Question 7

Which of the following explanations BEST describes how the tortoise has adapted to living in the Coastal Plains of Georgia?

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The animal has adapted to the local predators by using its strong legs to burrow holes in sand to stay safe while still receiving a lot of sunlight.

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The animal adapted to the local predators by staying safe by digging burrows in sand that are pitch black so predators cannot see them.

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The animal adapted to the environment by moving to an area that is covered with grasslands.

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The animal adapted to the environment by living in an area that is always sunny.

Question 8

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

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D. Eagles use their talons to catch their prey.

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A. Eagles use their talons to help them swim.

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B. Eagles use their talons to transport their nests.

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C. Eagles use their talons to gather seeds.

Question 9

Winter weather causes a significant decrease in the food supply of most animals. Some mammals are able to survive on considerably less food during the winter. What adaptation have these animals developed?

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the ability to hibernate

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the ability to grow a thick coat

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an increased body temperature during the winter

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teeth that fall out during the winter

Question 10

The picture shows a white-tailed deer.

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White-tailed deer

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Moose

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Elk

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Caribou

Question 11

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?

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brown fur

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large ears

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split hooves

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white antlers

Question 12

Some organisms can thrive in one habitat and not in another because:

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Organisms are adapted to specific environmental conditions in certain habitats.

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All habitats have the same resources and conditions.

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Organisms can survive anywhere regardless of their needs.

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Habitats do not affect the survival of organisms.

Question 13

What are some needs of an alligator?

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Warm sunny areas to regulate body temperature, water for swimming and hunting, plentiful food supply, muddy area to dig a nest for eggs.

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Cold icy environments, dry deserts, lack of food, rocky cliffs for nesting.

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Tall trees for climbing, seeds and nuts for food, burrows underground for sleeping.

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High mountain peaks, snow for camouflage, caves for hibernation.

Question 14

A student caught a small alligator while on vacation in South Georgia. They would like to take it home to release in Lake Lanier near the Georgia Mountains. Would this be helpful or harmful for the alligator and why?

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Harmful because the alligator could not survive during the cold winters in North Georgia.

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Helpful because the alligator could survive anywhere and eat some of the problem pests like rats.

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Helpful because the alligator can use the muddy area in the mountains for nests.

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Harmful because the alligator would eat everything and put animals in danger.

Question 15

A teacher ordered some pitcher plants for the school garden that was located in the Piedmont area of the state of Georgia. The class planted them in August but in October the pitcher plants began to die. What is the best explanation for this?

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The climate in the Piedmont was not wet and warm enough.

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The pitcher plants did not get enough sunlight in the Piedmont.

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The pitcher plants were too hot in the Piedmont.

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The climate in the Piedmont was not dry and cold enough.

Question 16

A student went up to the Coastal Plains and collected seaweed from the ocean waters to put in her pond at home in the Piedmont region. The seaweed did not survive in the new pond. What is the best explanation for this?

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The seaweed can only survive in saltwater.

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The seaweed needs a hot climate.

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The seaweed did not get enough sun.

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The seaweed needs sandy soil at the bottom of the pond.

Question 17

What would happen to the crab in this picture if it were placed in a mountain habitat?

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The crab would not likely survive because crabs need humidity and warm temperatures to survive.

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The crab would not likely survive because crabs live in the water and cannot live without water.

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The crab would survive because crabs do not have specific needs in order to survive.

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The crab would survive because there is water near mountain ranges.

Question 18

Maple and pine trees grow very well in the North Georgia Mountains due to all of the rain the mountains receive. If you planted a palm tree in the mountains, would the tree survive?

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No, because it needs a warmer climate.

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Yes, because it will receive a lot of sunlight.

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Yes, because it will receive a lot of rain.

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No, because there is too much rain.

Question 19

A chart about the characteristics of a brown thrasher is below. Organism: Brown Thrasher Needs: - Live in areas with low growth such as shrubs - Lives well in neighborhoods - Lives outside of thick woods A student found a brown thrasher and relocated it to the North Georgia Mountains. Would this help the organism to survive?

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No; the thrasher would thrive best in the Piedmont region.

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Yes; there are lots of areas with low growth in a mountainous area.

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Yes; these birds live in thick wooded areas such as mountains.

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No; the thrasher would thrive best near the Coast Plains.

Question 20

Which animal would be least likely to live in a habitat with a lot of water?

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animal Y

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animal W

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animal X

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animal Z

Question 21

Plants compete for many different resources, including sunlight and water. Which of the following adaptations of a plant is most likely to help the plant successfully compete for water?

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a broad and deep root system

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colorful flowers

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the ability to produce fruit with seeds

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a tall stem or trunk

Question 22

The first picture shows a wood stork. Wood storks can be found in wetland habitats in Georgia. The second picture shows a coastal habitat. Wood storks are most likely to be found in which type of habitat?

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Wetland

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Coastal

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Desert

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Forest

Question 23

Pick TWO reasons why a wood stork could NOT easily live in a coastal habitat.

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There are no freshwater fish to eat.

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There are not many trees to build a nest.

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There is not enough space to fly.

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There is no shallow water for wading.

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There is not enough water to go swimming.

Question 24

What will happen to an organism if a habitat is manipulated or changed (e.g., destruction of forests, advancement of development, pollution, drought, etc.)?

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The organism may be forced to adapt, migrate, or could die.

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The organism will always thrive.

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The organism will not be affected at all.

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The organism will become a new species immediately.

Question 25

Which group of living things would be negatively impacted by flooding?

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Birds that nest on the ground.

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Fish that live in freshwater.

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Flying insects that eat leaves.

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Plants that float on top of the lakes.

Question 26

Which of the following is the most likely effect of cutting down the trees in a forest habitat?

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Animals that cannot find what they need will move to a new location.

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All of the animals in the forest will die in a short period of time.

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Many animals will learn to fly in order to reach higher branches.

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All of the animals will begin to live in burrows underneath the ground.

Question 27

What change would have a harmful effect on the lily plant?

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The trees were all cut down.

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There was more rainfall.

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The trees grew more leaves.

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The clouds blocked the Sun for a few days.

Question 28

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?

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The deer might leave the habitat.

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The deer will increase in number.

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The deer will not be affected.

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The deer will eat more grass.

Question 29

Monarch Butterflies migrate from Mexico to the United States every spring. When the weather gets colder they move back to Mexico to hibernate in the trees. The butterflies need milkweed plants for their food and shelter. If an area of milkweed was removed to make room for a new neighborhood what might happen to the butterflies?

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The butterflies will have to adjust their migration path to survive.

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The butterflies will stay in Mexico all year.

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The butterflies must find another food source.

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The butterflies will stop and not migrate north or south.

Question 30

In the Coastal region of Georgia, there has been an increase in the number of new technologies on boats to find fish. Which of the following would BEST describe an outcome of the new technologies?

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The population of fish will decrease.

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The fish will move to another area of the ocean.

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There will be an increase in the number of fish.

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Nothing. There will be just as many fish.

Question 31

Why is it important to protect habitats from being manipulated or changed?

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To ensure a balanced ecosystem.

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So organisms can have fun.

Question 32

What might happen to fish in a pond if the water becomes polluted by chemicals from a nearby factory?

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They might get sick or even die.

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They will grow bigger and healthier.

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They will swim faster to escape from pollution.

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They will learn to breathe air instead of water.

Question 33

What could be a consequence of habitat destruction on a species?

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Endangerment or extinction of the species.

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Increased population of the species.

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Decreased competition for resources.

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Improved body features of the species.

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