Mountains
The mountain habitat consists of these three areas.
Appalachian Plateau, Valley and Ridge, Blue Ridge Mountains
Describe the Piedmont habitat
rolling hills
warmer than the mountain habitat
plentiful rivers
granite outcrops
Describe the coast habitat.
Saltwater
hot
humid
boarders the Atlantic Ocean
Describe marshes and swamps
marshes have sea grasses and swamps have some trees
both are wetlands
Describe the Atlantic Ocean Habitat.
It borders the coast.
Hot, humid
saltwater
has reefs
The mountain habitat has the coolest climate and it has the highest elevation.
True or False
True
What questions could you ask to determine if an animal could live in the Piedmont?
what does the animal eat?
does it need freshwater to survive?
What allows a seagull to thrive on the coast?
Plentiful food from the Atlantic Ocean and on the Coast
what features allow a cypress to survive living in water?
it has a wide trunk to keep it from toppling over or being pulled by the water
it has "knees" that anchor it
What questions could you ask to see if a fish could live in the Atlantic ocean versus a river?
Can the fish survive saltwater?
What food does the fish need to survive?
the mountains are a good habitat for a black bear because....
there are plentiful food sources
What features of the Piedmont habitat make it a good habitat for grey squirrels?
plentiful food sources and trees for shelter
What is an important feature plants must have if they are on the coast which borders the Atlantic Ocean?
they must have thick or waxy leaves to repel saltwater
What are some questions that could help someone determine if an animal would thrive in the swamp/marsh habitat?
What does the animal eat?
Can the animal swim or fly into water to catch food?
Does the animal have features such as long legs, or a thin beak for catching food in shallow water?
What are some features that plants may need to thrive in the Atlantic Ocean?
no roots so the plant can move with the water and get to sunlight
waxy surface to keep salt from getting through
Describe the mountain habitat.
Northern most habitat in Georgia
Highest Elevation
Plenty of rainfall
cool climate
What are some examples of plants found in the Piedmont?
Pines, oaks, dogwoods,
What allows a gopher tortoise to live well in the coast?
it has wide flippers with claws that allow it to push back sand
What are some features that sundews and pitcher plants have developed to thrive in a marsh/swamp habitat?
They have adapted to become sticky or produce a smell that traps insects because the soil in wetlands is poor in nutrients.
What are some questions that could help you determine if an organism could thrive in the Atlantic Ocean?
does it swim
what food does it eat
can it live in saltwater
does it need a large body of water to survive and move
What are some animals that can live in the mountain habitat?
A variety of animals can be found in the forests of the mountain region including black bears, white-tailed deer, racoons, opossums, salamanders, beavers, bobcats, river trout and woodpeckers.
Why do you think the brown thrasher can be found in many habitats across Georgia?
It has plentiful food sources and can live in hot and in mild climates.
Lois is trying to determine if an animal lives in the Mountains or the Coastal Plains. What is a question Lois could ask to help her determine the animal’s habitat?
does it thrive in sand?
what does it eat?
Can it live near saltwater?
what climate does the animal thirve in?
Why would long, thin legs and a thin beak help a bird thrive in the marsh/swamp habitat?
The legs look like reeds/grasses so fish do not swim away
the beak can swiftly catch fish in shallow water
Give an example of an animal that could thrive in the Atlantic ocean and say why.
Right whale-plentiful food, a good place to raise calves
shrimp- plentiful food, developed to move best in aquatic environments
sea turtles- can have plentiful food, close to the coast to lay eggs