Regions
This region includes the city of Atlanta.
Piedmont
Alligators live in this wet habitat found in south Georgia.
Swamp or marsh
Flying south for the winter is called this.
Migration
The largest swamp in Georgia is the _________.
Okefenokee Swamp
Why wouldn't an alligator survive in the Blue Ridge Mountains?
They need warm temperatures and wetlands.
Brasstown Bald is located in this region.
Blue Ridge Mountains
This habitat has rolling hills and red clay.
Piedmont
Blending in with surroundings is called this.
Camouflage
Peaches and peanuts are mainly grown in this region.
The Coastal Plain
Name one adaptation that helps a black bear survive winter.
thick fur, fat storage, hibernation
This region is flat, has sandy soil, beaches, and grows peanuts.
This habitat has the coldest winter and get the most snow in Georgia.
Blue Ridge Mountains
Looking like another animal to avoid predators is called.
Mimicry
Atlanta and Athens are 2 large cities in what region?
The Piedmont
Why do some plants have poisonous substances?
To protect themselves from being eaten.
This is the smallest and flattest region in northwest Georgia.
The Appalachian Plateau
The Okefenokee is an example of this habitat.
Swamp
A bald cypress tree has a wide base to help it do this in wet soil.
support itself / stay stable
Spanish moss is most commonly found in what region?
The Coastal Plain
What might happen if an animal's habitat changes suddenly?
It may not survive, may migrate or population may decrease.
This region has long, parallel ridges and valleys.
Valley and Ridge
If a habitat becomes too dry, animals may need to do this to survive.
Migrate
Thick fur helps a black bear survive by doing this.
Keeping it warm / providing insulation.
What region has the highest elevation in Georgia?
The Blue Ridge Mountains
Explain why the Coastal Plain is ideal for farming.
Flat land, warm climate, long growing season, good soil.