Environments and Habitats

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Alligators live in areas that are warm to hot. They live near freshwater that is often shallow. They eat fish, birds and small mammals. In what type of environment are you most likely to find alligators?

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. Alaska is very cold. Below is a fossil of an ancient palm tree found there. Palm trees grow in warm weather. What is the best claim we can make from this evidence?

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Beavers build dams across streams. This stops the flow of the stream and creates a pond. Plants and animals that live downstream may not have enough water. What is a benefit caused by beaver dams?

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Beavers build dams across streams. This stops the flow of the stream and creates a pond. Plants and animals that live downstream may not have enough water. What is a benefit caused by beaver dams?

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The following can occur when people clear forests to build new houses.

1. Animals find fewer trees for food and shelter.
2. People will have more shelter.
3. Animals that thrive in grassland areas have new space.
4. There are more areas for grass and shrubs to grow.

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Fossils of ancient bison have been found in South Carolina. What is the best claim we can make from this evidence?

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A scientist made the observations below about polar lands. What kind of animals would you most likely find in polar lands?

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Below is a model of a food chain. Where does the grass get its energy from?

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Below is a model that shows how animals might react to changes in the environment. How are bears most likely to respond to changes (less food and lower temperature) in their environment?

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A student was asked to make a model of a food chain. Which of the following could she use as the producer in her food chain?

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A student observed cows eating grass in a field. Which of the following is the best claim she can make from this evidence?

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A student made the model below to show a food chain. What is wrong with his model?

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Forest fires burn the food and shelter that animals use. The fires kill many animals. Fires also burn dead plants and dense foliage. This allows room for new plants to grow and thrive. What is a benefit of forest fires?

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A scientist made the observations below for a certain habitat. Which types of animals are most likely to live in this habitat?

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The model below shows the migration paths of birds in winter. Why do the birds most likely fly south?

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Below is a picture of ancient petrified wood found in the desert. What is the best claim we can make from this fossil evidence?

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Deserts are very dry. Some deserts are covered with sand. Deserts are hot during the day and cold at night. Most of the plants in the desert have ways to store moisture. Which of the following best explains which plants usually live in desert areas?

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The model below shows the possible responses of animals to a change in Earth’s climate. What would
most likely happen if an entire group of animals could not adapt to the change?

Alligators live in areas that are warm to hot. They live near freshwater that is often shallow. They eat fish, birds and small mammals. In what type of environment are you most likely to find alligators?

. Alaska is very cold. Below is a fossil of an ancient palm tree found there. Palm trees grow in warm weather. What is the best claim we can make from this evidence?

Beavers build dams across streams. This stops the flow of the stream and creates a pond. Plants and animals that live downstream may not have enough water. What is a benefit caused by beaver dams?

Beavers build dams across streams. This stops the flow of the stream and creates a pond. Plants and animals that live downstream may not have enough water. What is a benefit caused by beaver dams?

The following can occur when people clear forests to build new houses.1. Animals find fewer trees for food and shelter. 2. People will have more shelter. 3. Animals that thrive in grassland areas have new space. 4. There are more areas for grass and shrubs to grow.

Fossils of ancient bison have been found in South Carolina. What is the best claim we can make from this evidence?

A scientist made the observations below about polar lands. What kind of animals would you most likely find in polar lands?

Below is a model of a food chain. Where does the grass get its energy from?

Below is a model that shows how animals might react to changes in the environment. How are bears most likely to respond to changes (less food and lower temperature) in their environment?

A student was asked to make a model of a food chain. Which of the following could she use as the producer in her food chain?

A student observed cows eating grass in a field. Which of the following is the best claim she can make from this evidence?

A student made the model below to show a food chain. What is wrong with his model?

Forest fires burn the food and shelter that animals use. The fires kill many animals. Fires also burn dead plants and dense foliage. This allows room for new plants to grow and thrive. What is a benefit of forest fires?

A scientist made the observations below for a certain habitat. Which types of animals are most likely to live in this habitat?

The model below shows the migration paths of birds in winter. Why do the birds most likely fly south?

Below is a picture of ancient petrified wood found in the desert. What is the best claim we can make from this fossil evidence?

Deserts are very dry. Some deserts are covered with sand. Deserts are hot during the day and cold at night. Most of the plants in the desert have ways to store moisture. Which of the following best explains which plants usually live in desert areas?

The model below shows the possible responses of animals to a change in Earth’s climate. What would most likely happen if an entire group of animals could not adapt to the change?

The following can occur when people clear forests to build new houses.

1. Animals find fewer trees for food and shelter.
2. People will have more shelter.
3. Animals that thrive in grassland areas have new space.
4. There are more areas for grass and shrubs to grow.

The model below shows the possible responses of animals to a change in Earth’s climate. What would
most likely happen if an entire group of animals could not adapt to the change?