Where would you find me?
Environment
What is the right answer?
Animal Habitat
Adaptations
100


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


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

100

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

A) Fish that live in freshwater.

B) Birds that nest on the ground.

C) Flying insects that eat leaves.

D) Plants that float on top of the lakes. 

B) Birds that nest on the ground.

 

100

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?

A) The butterflies will stay in Mexico all year.

B) The butterflies must find another food source.

C) The butterflies will stop and not migrate north or south.

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



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

100

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

Eagles use their talons to catch their prey.

100

How do the webbed feet of the alligator help it survive in its habitat?

They help the alligator swim fast to catch its food.

200

What region would you find me in ?


Mountain Region

200

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

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

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

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

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

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

200

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

a. So organisms can have fun.

b. To ensure a balanced ecosystem.

c. To make the habitat look prettier.

d. To increase the number of predators.

b. To ensure a balanced ecosystem.
   

200

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?

The ability to hibernate

200

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?

Other animals will leave them alone.

300

What is the definition of an animal's habitat?

A place where an animal lives.

300

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

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

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

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

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

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

300

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

A. They will grow bigger and healthier.

B. They will swim faster to escape from pollution.

C. They might get sick or even die.

D. They will learn to breathe air instead of water.

C. They might get sick or even die.

300

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?

  1. brown fur

  2. large ears

  3. split hooves

  4. white antlers

300

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?

Bears sleep in a den after filling themselves with food for a few months.

400

Which region would you find me?


Mountain Region

400

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

A) There was more rainfall.

B) The trees grew more leaves.

C) The trees were all cut down.

D) The clouds blocked the Sun for a few days.



C) The trees were all cut down.


400

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

a. Increased population of the species.
b. Decreased competition for resources.
c. Endangerment or extinction of the species.
d. Improved body features of the species.


c. Endangerment or extinction of the species.

400

What does an animal need to survive in a habitat?


Food, Shelter and Water.

400

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

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

500

Would region would you find me in?


Coastal

500

 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?

A) The deer will starve or move because there is not enough grass for both the cattle and deer.

B) Nothing. They will share the grass with the cattle and live in the fenced area.

C) The deer will migrate to another place because they don’t like cattle.

D) The number of deer will grow because the food is plentiful.

A) The deer will starve or move because there is not enough grass for both the cattle and deer.

500

What does an animal use to protect themselves by blending in to the environment?

Camouflage.

500

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

Animal Y

500

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.

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