Fossils
Habitats
Animals
pollution
soil and rocks
100
Which of the following is NOT something a paleontologist does? A studies plants from a long time ago B looks at the fossilized remains of organisms C looks at the features of endangered organisms  D studies habitats from a long time ago
C looks at the features of endangered organisms 
100
Which habitat in Georgia has many rivers, hills, forests, and lakes? A coast B mountains C piedmont D marsh
C piedmont
100
What is NOT a way that an oil spill in the ocean might affect seabirds? A They would not be able to avoid predators. B The oil would make them unable to fly.  C The oil would help them see fish. D They might eat fish that are toxic.
What is C The oil would help them see fish.
100
How might litter affect the underwater plants in this habitat? A It might block sunlight from reaching the plants. B It might give extra nutrients to the plants.  C It might make space for extra plants to grow. D It might protect the plants from being eaten.
A It might block sunlight from reaching the plants.
100
Which type of soil is least able to hold water? A sand B silt C clay D loam
sand
200
Which of the following statements is true? A It is possible for wood to fossilize. B There is only one way fossils can form. C Only animal remains can become fossils. D The most fossils are made from dinosaur bones.
A It is possible for wood to fossilize.
200
A coast B marsh C mountains D piedmont
What is C mountains
200
Which is NOT true about great blue herons and their ability to live in the coast region of Georgia? A Their long legs allow them to stand in shallow water. B Their large feet help them balance in sand. C Their blue feathers help them hide underwater. D Their long pointy beak helps them quickly grab fish.
C Their blue feathers help them hide underwater.
200
Which of the following is NOT an example of how litter affects this habitat (litter on the side of a highway)? A Curious animals are in danger of being hit by cars. B The litter prevents plants from being able to grow. C Different species may enter the area to find food. D Animals will use the litter to build safer nests.
Animals will use the litter to build safer nests.
200
Which of the following is the largest mineral particle found in soil? A peat B dirt C sand D silt
What is c sand
300
Most fossils are found in what kind or rock? A metamorphic B sedimentary C volcanic D granite
What is B sedimentary
300
Which region of Georgia has limestone caverns, deep canyons, and interesting rock formations? A piedmont B mountains C ocean D marsh
What is B mountains
300
Which animals would most likely be found in this habitat (mountain)? A alligators, snakes, and stingrays B sea turtles, dolphins, and tropical fish C black bears, deer, and raccoons D rattlesnakes, owls, and whales
What is C black bears, deer, and racoons
300
Which of these is NOT a good way to protect natural resources? A taking long baths B carpooling to school C using recycled paper D turning down the heater
A. taking long baths
300
Soil is a combination of small pieces of rock mixed with decayed plant and animal matter. Which of the following can help break large rocks into the tiny bits found in soil? A water, only B wind, only C plants and water, only D wind, water, and plants
What is D wind, water, and plants
400
Which of the following is true about where fossils are found? A Fossils are found only in parts of the world where there is water.  B Fossils are found only in parts of the world with volcanoes. C Fossils are found all over the world, mostly in water. D Fossils are found all over the world, mostly in rock.
What is D Fossils are found all over the world, mostly in rock.
400
Which of the following is composed of a combination of all types of soil particles? A loam B sandy clay C silt loam D clay
What is A loam
400
Which features would be best for an animal living in the Piedmont region of Georgia? A white fur to blend in to a snowy environment B ability to build nests made of pine needles C claws to dig burrows deep in the sand D gills and body meant to live in saltwater
What is B ability to build nests made of pine needles
400
How does the recycling of trash help marine animals? A It increases the temperature of the ocean. B It gives more ways for the animals to find shelter. C It reduces water pollution. D It provides more food.
What is C It reduces water pollution.
400
Which of the following is the smallest mineral particle found in soil? A clay B dirt C peat D silt
What is A clay
500
What must happen to an organism's body for it to become a fossil? A It must remain above ground. B It must dry out in the sunlight. C It must be buried right after death.  D It must be eaten by other animals.
What is C It must be buried right after death. 
500
What are the three main types of soil texture? A gravel, sand, and peat B clay, loam, and peat C clay, sand, and silt D gravel, loam, and silt
What is C clay, sand, and silt
500
What would most likely happen to the animals living in a swamp if a developer builds new homes in the area? A They will lose their habitat. B There will be more food available. C There will be an increase in population. D They will have more places to build nests.
What is A They will lose their habitat.
500
In what habitat would pollution most affect turtles, fish, and birds? A a desert habitat B a grassland habitat C a pond habitat D a rainforest habitat
What is C a pond habitat
500
Michael found a material while digging in his backyard. The material has a definite shape and is purple in color. What did Michael most likely find? A a rock B a stone C a mineral D a fossil
What is C a mineral