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Coast/Ocean
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Georgia barrier islands are also known as ________. | The Golden Isles |
| What is the largest near-shore live bottom reef that is found off the coast of Georgia? | Gray's Reef |
| What animal comes ashore to lay its eggs on the barrier islands? | Loggerhead Sea Turtle |
| What is Georgia's state marine mammal? | Northern Right Whale |
| A sandy strip of land offshore that protects the mainland is called a _________________. | barrier island |
| Where would you most likely find sea oats, pennyworts, and morning glories? | sand dunes |
| What would happen to nearby coastal land if a storm destroyed a barrier island? | Waves would carry away sand & soil. |
| What is formed along the coast as a result of deposition? | sand dunes |
| How did the Northern Right Whale get its name? | Hunters considered it to be the "right" whale because it was so easy to catch. |
| Why do so few baby sea turtles survive their voyage to the ocean? | Porch lights & street lights distract them from the ocean. Predators also get to them while they are trying to get to the ocean. |
| What adaptations does the pelican have in order to live in Georgia's coastal & ocean habitats? | They have wide bills with a pouch so that they can scoop up fish. |
| How do sea oats help to keep dunes in place? | Sea oats have shallow roots that hold the sand in place. |
| How can we describe the land of the coastal/beach habitat? | land bordering the ocean |
| How do some plants stay hydrated in the dry climate of the coast? | They have adaptive parts to store water. |
| Which plant has a waxy coating to help protect it from the salt in the air at the coast? | wax myrtle |
| True or False: Salt water is a danger for animals in the Atlantic Ocean habitat. | false |
| How do many plants adapt to living in the ocean habitat? | The grow in shallow water where there is sunlight. |