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Habitat Review

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 54mins

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1.

A cactus is a plant that holds onto the water it takes in very well.

In which environment is a cactus most likely to live?

a)

A swampy place.

b)

A snowy place.

c)

A rainy place.

d)

A dry place.

2.

The plant above would best survive in which type of environment?

a)

mountain

b)

plain

c)

lake

d)

desert

3.

Which of these lists includes only animals that would likely be found in the Piedmont region of Georgia?

a)

sea turtles, alligators, and rainbow trout

b)

wild turkeys, gray squirrels, and white-tailed deer

c)

manatees, humpback whales, and crayfish

d)

bats, cave salamanders, and scorpions

4.

Which feature of the Georgia Coastal Plains explains why it has such unique plants?

a)

nutrient-rich soil

b)

caves

c)

sandy soil

d)

mountains

5.

Oak trees, magnolia trees, black bears, trout, and hawks can all be found in which region of Georgia?

a)

Coastal Plains

b)

Atlantic Ocean

c)

Valley and Ridge region

d)

Blue Ridge Mountains

6.

Large-flower skullcap is a kind of flowering plant. These plants grow best in wet, pine-hardwood forests. They cannot grow in cold places like on tall mountains. Which region of Georgia do large-flower skullcaps most likely grow best in?

a)

Coastal Plains

b)

Blue Ridge

c)

Valley and Ridge

d)

Appalachian Plateau

7.

Zigzag salamanders and gray bats are two species that live in cave habitats. Which Georgia region would best support zigzag salamanders and gray bats?

a)

Piedmont

b)

Appalachian Plateau

c)

Valley and Ridge

d)

Coastal Plains

8.

Some kinds of lizards have developed green skin. These lizards probably live

a)

on beaches.

b)

in trees.

c)

in the ocean.

d)

in deserts.

9.

Some birds live in aquatic conditions and spend most of their time on the water. Which feature has helped these birds adapt to the conditions?

a)

thick feathers

b)

webbed feet

c)

small wings

d)

pointed beak

10.

The below image is an example of a wasp, a kind of insect. Wasps have a sting that feels much like a bee's sting, but a wasp can sting many times in a row.

One type of wasp does not have a stinger, but it tricks other animals into thinking that it does by looking the same as a stinging wasp. When an animal defends itself from others by pretending to be something more dangerous, it is called

a)

scaring

b)

poisoning

c)

mimicry

d)

camouflage

11.

When an opossum sees a predator, it rolls over on its back as if it is dead. How might this behavior help the opossum survive in its environment?

a)

The behavior attracts a predator's attention.

b)

The behavior makes a predator unable to see the opossum.

c)

The behavior fools the predator into thinking the opossum is not a fresh source of food.

d)

The behavior helps the opossum guard sources of food for itself.

12.

What physical feature helps a coyote to hide from its prey while it hunts?

a)

the size of its ears

b)

the color of its fur

c)

the shape of its tail

d)

the size of its teeth

13.

Which of the following adaptations would be common to animals living in cold climates?

a)

bright coloration

b)

no fat

c)

large ears

d)

thick fur

14.

Some animals, such as the walking stick shown in the picture below, have physical features that help them blend into their environments.

This adaptation makes survival easier for these creatures because

a)

it provides them with food.

b)

it keeps predators from finding them as easily.

c)

it harms predators.

d)

it allows the predators to find them more easily.

15.

Porcupines are covered in sharp spines known as quills.

The quills of a porcupine most likely help it survive by

a)

protecting the porcupine from predators.

b)

keeping the porcupine dry in the rain

c)

helping the porcupine find food.

d)

helping the porcupine find shelter.

16.

Unlike most animals, turtles move very slowly, making it hard for them to escape from predators.

What structure do turtles have that provides protection against predators?

a)

a hard shell

b)

sharp teeth

c)

poisonous venom

d)

sharp claws

17.

Which feature of a lizard helps it to catch its food?

a)

lizards have scaly skin

b)

lizards have long, darting tongues

c)

lizards are cold-blooded

d)

lizards have tails that can regrow

18.

Many kinds of birds in the Northern Hemisphere fly south in the winter. They return to the north in the spring.Why do birds migrate like this?

a)

to find mates

b)

to avoid the cold winter

c)

to build up strength

d)

to avoid predators