Adaptations
Some animals, like bears, hibernate during the cold winter. Why is hibernation a good adaptation for a forest animal?
Hibernation is a great adaptation for a forest animal because it allows the animal to save energy and survive when food is scarce in the winter.
What region is the Okefenokee Swamp located in?
Coastal Plains
Why can littering, or leaving trash in a habitat, be harmful to animals? Give one example of what could happen if an animal finds a plastic bottle or bag.
Littering is harmful to animals because they can mistake the trash for food. If an animal eats a plastic bottle or bag, it can get sick. Also, some animals can get stuck in plastic rings or strings, which can hurt them.
What are the four basic things an animal needs from its habitat to survive?
The four basic things an animal needs are food, water, shelter, and space.
Some plants, like the cactus, have special adaptations to live in the desert. A cactus has a thick, waxy skin and spines instead of leaves. Why are these adaptations helpful in a dry habitat? What is the purpose of the spines?
The thick, waxy skin of a cactus helps it lock in water so it doesn't dry out in the hot desert sun. The spines are an adaptation that helps protect the cactus from animals that might want to eat it for its water.
What region is Atlanta located in?
Piedmont
Smog is a type of air pollution that looks like a smoky fog. It can make the air unhealthy to breathe for both animals and people.
What kind of plants would you expect to see in an ocean habitat?
You would see seaweed, kelp, and coral in an ocean habitat.
Think about an ocean habitat. How do dolphins and whales breathe in a water habitat even though they are mammals, just like us? What is the name of the special hole they use to breathe?
Dolphins and whales are mammals, so they must breathe air. They have a special hole on top of their head called a blowhole. This is an adaptation that lets them take a quick breath of air when they come to the surface of the water.
I'm a loggerhead sea turtle that comes ashore to lay my eggs. My home is a sandy strip of land that protects the mainland from waves and wind. What Georgia habitat do I live in?
Coastal Plains
Why is it important to have a variety of different types of plants in a habitat? What happens if there is only one kind?
It's important to have a variety of different plants because they provide different foods and homes for animals. If there is only one kind of plant, many animals might not be able to live there.
Why do animals that live in the Arctic have thick fur or blubber?
To survive the cold.
A migration is when an animal travels a long distance to find a new habitat for part of the year. Is this a behavioral adaptation or a physical adaptation? What is the main reason a goose would need to migrate?
Migration is a behavioral adaptation because it is something the goose does to survive. A goose would need to migrate to find food and warmer weather when winter comes and its original habitat becomes too cold.
I'm a big, furry animal that eats a lot of food in the fall. I must find a den to sleep in all winter because it gets very cold and snowy in my home. What Georgia habitat do I live in?
Blue Ridge Mountains
Name one human activity that negatively impacts Georgia's habitats.
Buildings
What is a prey and predator animal in a habitat?
A prey animal is an animal that is hunted and eaten by other animals. A predator animal is an animal that hunts and eats other animals.
What is a camouflage adaptation? Give an example of an animal and how it uses camouflage in its habitat.
Camouflage is an adaptation that lets an animal blend in with its surroundings. A stick insect is an excellent example; it looks just like a twig or a leaf, which helps it hide from animals that want to eat it.
I'm a fast, graceful animal that roams through rolling hills and forests. My home has red clay soil. What Georgia habitat do I live in?
What happens when there is a drought?
A drought can hurt animals and plants because there is not enough water to drink or to help plants grow. This can cause animals to become very thirsty or to lose their food source.
Why is it important to protect habitats?
It is important to protect habitats because when a habitat is destroyed, animals and plants can lose their homes and not be able to survive.