Vocabulary | Plants, Animals, and Habitats of Georgia

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Hibernation

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A process by which an organism slows its life functions for an extended period of time to preserve energy or to resist harsh conditions.

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Habitat

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The place where an animal or plant lives.

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Adaptation

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Any characteristic that helps a plant or animal survive.

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Marsh/Swamp

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An area of land that is always wet and usually has tall grass rather than trees as its vegetation.

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Migration

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The long-distance, usually seasonal movement of animals from one place to another.

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Camouflage

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A method that allows animals to blend in with their surroundings to avoid being seen by predators.

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Feature

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A distinctive attribute or aspect of something, often used to describe characteristics of plants or animals.

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Piedmont

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A region of rolling hills located between the mountains and the coastal plain.

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Plateau

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A flat, elevated area of land that has been raised above the surrounding area.

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Coast

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The area where land meets the sea or ocean.