WorksheetsGeorgia Habitats
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
1. Which region of Georgia do we live in?
Coastal Plains
Mountains
Piedmont
Swamp
What adaptation does a gopher tortoise have to build its burrow?
Excellent eyesight
Front legs shaped like a shovel
Hard shell
Thick skin
Why is the gopher tortoise considered a “keystone species” in the Coastal Plains?
It is the most commonly spotted animal
It produces the most offspring
It shares its home with over 300 other species
It is a reptile
How is fire helpful to the longleaf pine in the Coastal Plains?
It gets rid of competition and helps the tree thrive in its environment
It helps the tree grow faster
It produces more trees
Fire is not helpful to the longleaf pine
Brasstown Bald, the highest peak in Georgia is located in the ___________ region.
Coastal Plain
Mountain
Ocean
Swamp
Why does a white tailed deer’s fur change colors throughout the year?
To blend in with its environment
To be cooler during the summer
To attract predators
A white tailed deer’s fur never changes color.
A hemlock tree grows well in the mountains because of the ___________ soil.
Rocky
Sandy
Muddy
Wet
Which of the following is in the mountains region?
Appalachian Plateau
Ridge & Valley
Blue Ridge Mountains
All of the above
The alligator is perfectly designed to be a stealthy hunter. Why?
His eyes, ears and nostrils are on top of his head.
His tail makes him swim fast.
He has extremely tough skin
His teeth grow right in the place of the lost ones.
What adaptation does an alligator have that allows him to swim quickly?
Long nails
Flat head
Webbed feet
Thick neck
The Pitcher plant lives in nutrient poor soil in the Swamp, so how does it create nutrients for itself?
It moves its root from one place to another
It traps insects and digests the soft tissue of their body
It retains a lot of water
It has deep roots that absorb vital nutrients
What Pitcher plant adaptations make them so good at capturing insects?
Pleasant smell
Tube shaped leaves
Hair like fingers pointing down inside the tube
All of the above
What adaptation does a ghost crab have that helps him hibernate for up to six weeks?
Claws that help him dig holes
A body that blends in with the sand
Air bags that fill with oxygen
Eyes that rotate 360 degrees
What adaptation does a ghost crab have that allows him to get away from predators quickly?
Motion sensors
4 sets of legs that move him forward, backward, or sideways at a high rate of speed
Claws
A hard shell
Why are sea oats important to the Atlantic coast line?
They provide protection against the erosion of the beaches from hurricanes and other storms.
They are a source of food for birds.
They don’t need to be replanted.
They provide shade for animals.
What adaptation do sea oats have that help them survive in the Atlantic Ocean habitat?
They have a waxy coating that helps protect them from the sand.
Seeds that spread when the wind blows.
They have air pockets in their stems that help to hold water.
A massive root system that helps it withstand hurricanes and other storms.
Which of the following are adaptations for the great horned owl?
He can turn his head 270 degrees
Large eyes
Light feathers
All of the above
The great horned owl has feathers that allow him to fly silently through the night so he can_________
Find his way home
Meet his friends for a playdate
Sneak up on his prey and grab it with his talons
Fly far distances
The shortleaf pine is important to the Piedmont region because it….
Can suppress fires
Is pretty
Has sharp needles that fall on the ground
Does not grow well in a variety of soils
The Piedmont region takes up about how much of the state of Georgia?
½ of GA (half)
¾ of GA (three-fourths)
⅓ of GA (one third)
None of the above
