Georgia Habitats Review

Which of these organisms would NOT be found in a freshwater river? River otter Mussels Right whale Striped bass

Rivers in the Piedmont … Contain salt water Flow downhill quickly Are muddy and move slowly Have very few living organisms

In which habitat would you probably find a black bear? Barrier island Swamp Reef mountain

When you are observing plants in the woods which of the following should you do? Wear lab apron Wear goggles Never touch wild plants Watch for thorns when you touch them

How high something is above sea level is called its Estuary Environment Elevation Ecosystem

Which animal would you NOT find in a mountain habitat? Deer Alligator Mouse Squirrel

What is a ridge of rock on the ocean bottom? Continental shelf Estuary Sand bar Reef

How is a swamp DIFFERENT from a marsh? Water moves slowly in a swamp A swamp contains trees and woody plants. A swamp is a habitat for many living things. A swamp is a wetland.

In what habitat would you find animal-eating plants? Reef Mountains Swamp Piedmont

Sand dunes are formed when the roots of plants… Block the wind Block ocean waves Trap sand and hold it in place Trap nutrients

Which is NOT true about a marsh? Marshes are dry areas found in the Piedmont. Marshes provide shelter for many organisms Marshes filter harmful materials from water Marshes contain fresh water or salt water

In which habitat would you find a white heron or an ibis? Reef Marsh Piedmont Mountains

Which of the following is a mound of sand formed by wind or moving water? Continental shelf Dune Estuary Reef

Which is true for both the Piedmont and mountain region of Georgia? Both have dry, rocky soil with few nutrients Both have gently rolling sand Both have streams and rivers Both are in the Appalachian region

What is one purpose of the barrier islands? Block damaging winds and waves from the mainland Allow waves to carry sand away from the coast Block fish from reaching estuaries Allow wind to form sandbars

Plants that grow on sand dunes must be able to stand Salt water, poor soil, and no wind Rich soil, strong winds, cold water Rocky soil, cold water, little sunlight Poor soil, salt spray, and strong winds

A sandy strip of land off shore that protects the mainland is called a __________. Barrier island Coastal island Dune sandbar

Which habitats are found on the continental shelf? Estuary and reef Sandbar and sand dune Sandy bottom and reef Marsh and swamp

What does a scientist do when he/she collects his/her data? Drawing conclusions Forming a hypothesis Keeping a record of observations Making inferences about observations