Science Unit 7A Review

A student went up to the Coastal Plains and collected seaweed from the ocean waters to put in her pond at home in the Piedmont region. The seaweed did not survive in the new pond. What is the best explanation for this?

• The seaweed needs a hot climate.

• The seaweed did not get enough sun.

• The seaweed can only survive in saltwater.

• The seaweed needs sandy soil at the bottom of the pond.

A student caught a small alligator while on vacation in South Georgia. They would like to take it home to release in Lake Lanier near the Georgia Mountains. Would this be helpful or harmful for the alligator and why?

• Helpful because the alligator could survive anywhere and eat some of the problem pests like rats.

• Harmful because the alligator could not survive during the cold winters in North Georgia.

• Helpful because the alligator can use the muddy area in the mountains for nests.

• Harmful  because the alligator would eat everything and put animals in danger. 

Which of these adaptations best helps a black bear survive during the cold winter months?

• its claws helps it climb trees in the winter

• its sharp canine teeth allows the bear to be able to rip apart fish and small mammals

• Its thick fur helps it stay warm during the cold months

• it has a long tongue to help it catch fish and other small mammals

An adaptation helps an animal survive in its habitats. Which adaptation BEST allows an alligator to catch its prey?

• It color blends in with the murky water so small animals will not see it coming.

• Its tail because it is strong and powerful.

• Its long snout because it can reach them easier.

• Its long teeth catch the animals quicker and easier.

Use the information to answer the following question.

The water moccasin is a venomous snake found in the southern part of Georgia. Several other nonvenomous water snakes are often mistaken for being a water moccasin.

Which benefit would a nonvenomous snake have by looking like a venomous snake?

• They can move faster.

• It helps them blend in better.

• Other animals will leave them alone.

• They can catch food better.

Bears in the mountain region sleep in a den after filling themselves with food for a few months. Which of the following is another example of this type of adaptation in the wild?

• An octopus takes the appearance of a fish to stay away from predators.

• Birds fly south during the winter months to stay warm.

• Bullfrogs living in the mountain region burrow in the mud and sleep during the cold winter months.

• Frogs have the same appearance and texture as a tree.

The piedmont region in Georgia is known for plants that are closer to the ground and contains many forests. Which of the following animals would survive BEST in the Piedmont region of Georgia?

• A deer that eats shrubs and tree leaves.

• A tortoise that lives in burrows in the sandy soil.

• A heron that eats fish and small amphibians.

• An alligator that sits in the sunlight to stay warm.

Which type of adaptation is the example below?

Dolphins and whales move from the colder North Atlantic waters to give birth to their young off of the coast of Georgia in the winter.

• Hibernation

• Migration

• Camouflage

• Mimicry

Which type of adaptation is the example below?

Alligators have a dark black color that allows them to blend in with the dark muddy waters of the marsh and swamp.

• Hibernation

• Migration

• Camouflage

• Mimicry

Which type of adaptation is the example below?

The Monarch Butterfly has the same colorings as the poisonous Viceroy Butterfly

• Hibernation

• Migration

• Camouflage

• Mimicry