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Local Plants & Animals

Identify and name a variety of plants and animals in their habitats, including microhabitats such as under a log or in a pond

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Question 1 of 3

A smooth stone in the garden covers a spot that is cool, wet, and dark. Which animal would most likely make its home there, and what is the reason?

Question 2 of 3

In a backyard there are three tiny places where a creature could live: 1. A sunny rock on the ground that is warm and dry. 2. A piece of rotting wood that is cool, damp, and in the shade. 3. A pile of dry leaves that is warm and dry. A pill bug likes places that are cool, wet, and dark. Which place is the best microhabitat for the pill bug?

Question 3 of 3

A small, damp patch of soil under a fallen leaf in a garden is a dark, moist microhabitat. Which of the following animals is most likely to be found living there?

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