Habitat and Regions

Regions

100

The region is in the top left corner of Georgia. It is part of the Appalachian Mountain range in northern Georgia. It is the smallest region.

Appalachian Plateau

200

This region is the biggest region in Georgia. It's in the southern part of the state. Most of this region is made up of flat lands.

Costal Plains

300

This region is in northern Georgia. It is part of the Appalachian Mountain chain. The nickname comes from a blue haze that wraps around the mountain peaks.

Blue Ridge Mountains

400

This area is in between the Blue Ridge Mountains and Appalachian Plateau. It is also a part of the Appalachian Mountain chain. This area has long hard ridges.

Ridge and Valley

500

This area begins at the foothills of the mountains. It is made of gently rolling hills and ends at the fall line.

Piedmont Region

Habitats

100

This habitat is rocky with high elevation.

Mountains

200

This habitat can be found off the southeastern coast of Georgia. It is a saltwater habitat.

Atlantic Ocean

300

This habitat has low rolling hills and forests, lakes, and rivers. We live in this region.

Piedmont

400

This habitat can be found within the Costal Plains. It is low land, which can be covered by water. It is a very wet environment.

Marsh and Swamp

500

This can be found within the Costal Plain region of Georgia. It's on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. Sandy beaches, wetlands, and barrier islands make up this habitat.

Costal

Vocabulary

100

These are natural homes where animals and plants live.

Habitats

200

Some animals ______ or move to warmer regions during cold months when food becomes scarce.

Migrate

300

Animals have different ___________________ or body parts that help them survive in specific habitats.

External Features

400

This characteristic helps an organism blend in with its surroundings. 

Camouflage

500

This is a form of protection that allows an animal to protect itself by copying a characteristic of another organism to increase its chances of survival.

Mimicry

Where Do I Live?

100

I am a type of plant that needs a lot of rainfall and rich soil. I have needle like leaves. I live in the __________ habitat.

Mountains

200

I am an animal that has a hard shell. I live in saltwater. I live in the ________ habitat.

Atlantic Ocean

300

I am a plant that you can find in the Costal Plain region. I thrive because this habitat has sandy soil. I live in the _________ habitat.

Coastal

400

I have sharp teeth and swim in the water. I am a fierce predator with a long tail that I can use to protect myself. I live in the ________ habitat.

Marsh and Swamp

500

I am a plant that lives in clay soil. I do well in warmer temperatures. I am in the ________ habitat.

Piedmont