Biodiversity of the Southeast

What makes a species endemic?

• Species that are domesticated

• Species that migrate seasonally

• Species that are found in every region

• Species that cannot be found anywhere else in the world

Which region in the United States is the most biologically diverse?

• The Northeast

• The Northwest

• The Midwest

• The Southeast

What types of landscapes are found in the Southeast?

• Forested highlands, marshes, and grasslands

• Deserts and tundras

• Volcanic mountains and dry valleys

• Ice fields and glaciers

What is the main difference between alligators and crocodiles?

• Diet

• Snout shape

• Habitat

• Size

Which area is home to the highest biodiversity in the Southeast?

• Southern Florida

• The coastal plain

• The Piedmont Plateau

• The Appalachian Mountains

Which of the following species is not found throughout the highlands of the Southeast?

• Black Bear

• Bobcat

• Alligator

• White-tailed Deer

Which part of Florida can you find the rare and elusive Florida Panther?

• Northern

• Southern

• Eastern

• Western

In which Southeastern state are you unlikely to find alligators?

• Virginia

• Georgia

• Mississippi

• Louisiana

Which of the following is the most common species of animals found in the Southeastern wetlands and coastal plains?

• birds

• mammals

• reptiles

• amphibians

Draw your favorite Southeastern animal...