This is my 8th grade flora and fauna photo essay/powerpoint for my social studies class. Feel free to use some facts from here if you need them! x3 ^_^
The document describes various animals and where they can be found within Georgia's habitats. It includes 26 animals ranging from the anhinga found in freshwater ponds to zebra swallowtails found in woodlands. Many animals are found near coastal areas like jellyfish, terrapins, and horseshoe crabs off Georgia's Atlantic coast. Others prefer inland freshwater habitats like marshes, streams, and forests for places like marsh rabbits, salamanders, and woodpeckers. The document provides a brief overview of the types of habitats within Georgia and which local wildlife can be found in each place.
The document describes various habitats found in Georgia, including the Piedmont, mountains, marshes/swamps, coastal areas, and Atlantic Ocean. The Piedmont habitat has weathered, nutrient-poor soil and contains animals like raccoons, deer, foxes, and birds. The mountain habitat contains trees, plants, and animals found in the Piedmont as well as mountain lions, bears, and owls. Marshes and swamps feature trees like tupelos and cypresses along with carnivorous plants and animals such as bears, deer, and birds. Coastal areas are home to grasses, live oaks with Spanish moss, birds, and sea turtles that nest on beaches
This document provides information about the Atlantic Ocean habitat of Georgia. It notes that the Atlantic Ocean touches the southeast corner of Georgia and creates the state's beaches. It houses various animal species like sharks, trout, flounder, angelfish, butterfish, whales, manatees, sea turtles, crabs, shrimp, and oysters. These animals have features like gills, breath-holding abilities, and fins/flippers that help them survive in saltwater. The Atlantic Ocean near Georgia is also home to plantlife like seaweed, algae, seagrass, sea oats, and morning glories, which have adaptations like roots, salt tolerance, and flexible stems.
The document summarizes the five regions of Georgia: the Coastal Plain, Piedmont, Blue Ridge, Ridge and Valley, and Appalachian Plateau. It describes the location, key geographical features, plants, animals, and cities found in each region. The Coastal Plain is in southern Georgia along the Atlantic coast and contains swamps and forests. The Piedmont is in central Georgia and contains the capital, Atlanta. The Blue Ridge is in northeast Georgia and contains the highest point in the state.
The document describes Georgia's Coastal Plain region, which covers 60% of the state. Key details include:
1) The Coastal Plain stretches from the fall line to the Atlantic Ocean and was once an ocean floor. It has sandy soil and flat, wide-open areas.
2) The climate is hot and humid in the summer and mild in the winter. Common plants include live oak trees and saw palmetto bushes. Spanish moss also hangs from the trees.
3) Wildlife includes animals like wild hogs, deer, rabbits, snakes, armadillos, and the rare bog turtle. The pocket gopher is also an endangered species found tunneling underground.
The document summarizes the Piedmont region of Georgia. It describes the Piedmont as located between the mountains and coastal plain, covering the middle of the state. The Piedmont features rolling hills, forests, lakes, rivers and a mild climate. Common animals include wild turkeys, raccoons, squirrels, deer and birds which have adaptations like fur and claws that allow them to survive the region's hot summers and cold winters. Common plants include kudzu, pine trees, oak trees and dogwood trees, which have thick bark and the ability to drop leaves to conserve water.
The document summarizes the five geographic regions of Georgia:
1. The Ridge and Valley region is located in northwest Georgia and consists of narrow ridges and low valleys with farmland and forests. Wildlife includes various birds, butterflies, deer, and small mammals.
2. The Appalachian region is in the northwest corner and contains mountainous forests of oak, maple, and hemlock. It marks the beginning of the Appalachian Trail. Wildlife includes deer, eagles, and various amphibians and reptiles.
3. The Blue Ridge region is in northeast Georgia and contains the highest point in the state. Plant life includes hickory, oak, and wildflowers.
The document discusses Georgia's Piedmont region. It is known as the foothills region and has red clay soils. It is the most populated region in Georgia and contains the state capital of Atlanta. Animals like deer, raccoons, and squirrels live in the forests, but more are displaced as forests are cut down. Birds of prey like bald eagles and screech owls can be found in the region. The habitat includes forests of oak, hickory, and pine trees that provide shelter, food and nuts. Evergreen trees provide shelter and food in winter.
The document describes various animals and where they can be found within Georgia's habitats. It includes 26 animals ranging from the anhinga found in freshwater ponds to zebra swallowtails found in woodlands. Many animals are found near coastal areas like jellyfish, terrapins, and horseshoe crabs off Georgia's Atlantic coast. Others prefer inland freshwater habitats like marshes, streams, and forests for places like marsh rabbits, salamanders, and woodpeckers. The document provides a brief overview of the types of habitats within Georgia and which local wildlife can be found in each place.
The document describes various habitats found in Georgia, including the Piedmont, mountains, marshes/swamps, coastal areas, and Atlantic Ocean. The Piedmont habitat has weathered, nutrient-poor soil and contains animals like raccoons, deer, foxes, and birds. The mountain habitat contains trees, plants, and animals found in the Piedmont as well as mountain lions, bears, and owls. Marshes and swamps feature trees like tupelos and cypresses along with carnivorous plants and animals such as bears, deer, and birds. Coastal areas are home to grasses, live oaks with Spanish moss, birds, and sea turtles that nest on beaches
This document provides information about the Atlantic Ocean habitat of Georgia. It notes that the Atlantic Ocean touches the southeast corner of Georgia and creates the state's beaches. It houses various animal species like sharks, trout, flounder, angelfish, butterfish, whales, manatees, sea turtles, crabs, shrimp, and oysters. These animals have features like gills, breath-holding abilities, and fins/flippers that help them survive in saltwater. The Atlantic Ocean near Georgia is also home to plantlife like seaweed, algae, seagrass, sea oats, and morning glories, which have adaptations like roots, salt tolerance, and flexible stems.
The document summarizes the five regions of Georgia: the Coastal Plain, Piedmont, Blue Ridge, Ridge and Valley, and Appalachian Plateau. It describes the location, key geographical features, plants, animals, and cities found in each region. The Coastal Plain is in southern Georgia along the Atlantic coast and contains swamps and forests. The Piedmont is in central Georgia and contains the capital, Atlanta. The Blue Ridge is in northeast Georgia and contains the highest point in the state.
The document describes Georgia's Coastal Plain region, which covers 60% of the state. Key details include:
1) The Coastal Plain stretches from the fall line to the Atlantic Ocean and was once an ocean floor. It has sandy soil and flat, wide-open areas.
2) The climate is hot and humid in the summer and mild in the winter. Common plants include live oak trees and saw palmetto bushes. Spanish moss also hangs from the trees.
3) Wildlife includes animals like wild hogs, deer, rabbits, snakes, armadillos, and the rare bog turtle. The pocket gopher is also an endangered species found tunneling underground.
The document summarizes the Piedmont region of Georgia. It describes the Piedmont as located between the mountains and coastal plain, covering the middle of the state. The Piedmont features rolling hills, forests, lakes, rivers and a mild climate. Common animals include wild turkeys, raccoons, squirrels, deer and birds which have adaptations like fur and claws that allow them to survive the region's hot summers and cold winters. Common plants include kudzu, pine trees, oak trees and dogwood trees, which have thick bark and the ability to drop leaves to conserve water.
The document summarizes the five geographic regions of Georgia:
1. The Ridge and Valley region is located in northwest Georgia and consists of narrow ridges and low valleys with farmland and forests. Wildlife includes various birds, butterflies, deer, and small mammals.
2. The Appalachian region is in the northwest corner and contains mountainous forests of oak, maple, and hemlock. It marks the beginning of the Appalachian Trail. Wildlife includes deer, eagles, and various amphibians and reptiles.
3. The Blue Ridge region is in northeast Georgia and contains the highest point in the state. Plant life includes hickory, oak, and wildflowers.
The document discusses Georgia's Piedmont region. It is known as the foothills region and has red clay soils. It is the most populated region in Georgia and contains the state capital of Atlanta. Animals like deer, raccoons, and squirrels live in the forests, but more are displaced as forests are cut down. Birds of prey like bald eagles and screech owls can be found in the region. The habitat includes forests of oak, hickory, and pine trees that provide shelter, food and nuts. Evergreen trees provide shelter and food in winter.
The document outlines the 5 regions of Georgia: Ridge and Valley, Appalachian, Blue Ridge, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain. It provides details on the location and key features of each region, including prominent wildlife. Common animals found across the regions include deer, hawks, raccoons, frogs, and various birds. The regions vary in terrain from mountainous in the north to agricultural and coastal plains in the south.
The document is a presentation about the Georgia Piedmont habitat. It summarizes that the Georgia Piedmont habitat is located in the north central part of the state and is characterized by gently rolling hills with many lakes, streams, rivers and forests of oak, hickory, pine and other trees. A variety of animals including deer, rabbits, bats, skunks and others live on land while frogs, turtles, snakes and others live in or near the water in this habitat.
The document summarizes the five geographic regions of Georgia:
1. The Ridge and Valley region is located in northwest Georgia and consists of narrow ridges and low valleys with farmland and forests. Wildlife includes various birds, butterflies, deer, and small mammals.
2. The Appalachian region is in the northwest corner and contains mountainous forests of oak, maple, and hemlock. It marks the beginning of the Appalachian Trail and supports wildlife like deer and eagles.
3. The Blue Ridge region is in northeast Georgia and contains the highest point in the state. Plant life includes hickory, oak, and wildflowers, while wildlife includes black bears and songbirds
The document discusses habitats in Georgia's mountain region. It notes that the mountains are located in northern Georgia and are the state's highest mountain range, with Brasstown Bald being the highest point at 4,784 feet. Animals that live in the mountains, such as black bears, deer, and trout, have adaptations like thick fur and padded feet that help them survive the cold winters. Plants in the region including pine trees, magnolia trees, and Cherokee rose have adaptations like thick bark and thorns that protect them from the cold temperatures and animals.
The document describes the five geographic regions of Georgia: Ridge and Valley, Appalachian, Blue Ridge, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain. Each region is located in a different part of the state and has distinct topography, vegetation, and wildlife. The Ridge and Valley region lies in northwest Georgia and consists of ridges and valleys. The Appalachian region is in the northwestern corner and marks the start of the Appalachian Trail. The Blue Ridge region is in the northeast and contains the highest point in Georgia. The Piedmont encompasses central Georgia including Atlanta. The Coastal Plain covers southern Georgia and includes agricultural uplands and coastal marshes.
Swamps and marshes are located in the Coastal Plain region of Georgia, with the largest being the Okefenokee Swamp. Swamps have a hot, wet, and humid climate with dark, soft soil that is covered in water. Animals that live in swamps, like alligators, snakes, birds, turtles and frogs, have adaptations like webbed feet and the ability to live on both land and water. Plants in swamps, such as cypress trees, pitcher plants and cattails, have adaptations like roots that can grow above or below water and stems and leaves that can withstand wet conditions and temperature variations.
The document summarizes habitats along Georgia's coast. It notes that Georgia's coast is located at the southern end of the state where land meets the ocean, consisting of barrier islands and sandy beaches. It describes key features like dunes that were originally formed by hardy plants and serve as habitat for migratory birds, sea turtles, and marine mammals. The organisms that live in the coastal habitat have adapted to withstand harsh conditions like crashing waves, hot sun, and cold winters. Examples of coastal animals include ghost shrimp, mole crabs, coquina clams, raccoons, and shorebirds. Coastal plants that grow on sand dunes to prevent erosion include sea oats, morning glory, and prickly
This document contains information about various flora, fauna, and natural resources found in Georgia. It includes descriptions of plants like sourwood trees and groundsel bushes, flowers such as Cherokee roses and hydrangeas, birds including brown thrashers and eastern goldfinches, reptiles like cottonmouth snakes and gopher tortoises, sea life like clownfish and tiger sharks. It also discusses natural resources in Georgia such as forests, waterways like the Altamaha River and Savannah River, and trees including peach trees and sugar maples. Finally, it mentions animals found in Georgia such as chipmunks and the sportfish largemouth bass. Links are provided for additional information about each topic
The document summarizes three regions in Georgia - the Piedmont, Blue Ridge, and Coastal Plain regions. The Piedmont region has rolling hills and red clay soil. It was covered by an ocean millions of years ago. The Blue Ridge region is part of the Appalachian Mountains and contains a national forest. The Coastal Plain region has an inner part suitable for farming and an outer part that is too wet for crops but contains pine and oak trees.
This document discusses several animals and their preferred biomes in Utah. The desert tortoise lives in Utah deserts and has waterproof skin to conserve water. Caribou live in the taiga year-round and must search for food. The red fox lives cunningly in Utah forests and hills, eating mostly rodents unseen. The great blue heron lives in Utah wetlands, using its long bill and neck to catch fish while nesting in cottonwood trees. Grizzly bears live in Utah mountains as omnivores, eating plants, animals, fish and berries, hibernating in winter.
The document discusses five animals and the biomes they live in: desert tortoises live in deserts and have waterproof skin, caribou live in taiga and search for food while being hunted by wolves, red foxes live in forests and hills and eat mostly rodents unseen by humans, great blue herons live in wetlands where they fish and nest in trees with long necks and bills adapted for fishing, and grizzly bears live in mountains as omnivores eating plants, animals, fish and berries and hibernating in winter.
The document provides information on various bird species found in different regions of the United States, including their name, habitat, diet, and an additional fact. It includes sections on the Northeast, Midatlantic, Southeast, Great Lakes, Midwest, Mountain, Pacific Coast, and Southwest regions. For each region it provides details on one local bird species.
I am a manatee. I live in slow moving coastal and estuarine waters from Texas to Virginia, though I am most commonly found in Florida during winter months. As a herbivore, I eat a wide variety of aquatic plants, consuming up to 100 pounds per day as an adult and 1,200 pounds per day as a baby. I am gray with a tail, flippers, and big stomach, growing up to 9 feet long. I am an endangered species that was close to extinction but my population is now increasing due to conservation efforts to protect coastal habitats.
Oregon resident Joe Rizzi is an experienced project and emergency management executive. A graduate of Ohio University, Joe Rizzi currently serves as the Director of Emergency Management for Multnomah County in Portland, Oregon. Outside of his professional work, Mr. Rizzi enjoys spinner fishing for fish such as salmon and steelhead.
This document lists and briefly describes several animals commonly found in South Texas, including the copperhead snake, white tailed deer, cardinal bird, mud dauber wasp, cottonmouth snake, white winged dove, coyote, blue jay, crow, and western diamondback rattlesnake. Locations where some of the animals can be found are also mentioned, such as wooded areas, vacant lots, rocky areas, swamps, and waterways for certain snakes.
The western swamp tortoise is the smallest Australian tortoise, with green and yellow coloring, a small head, and short legs. It lives in swamps formed by winter rains in the Ellen brooks and Twin swamps nature reserves. As a vegetarian, it eats only plants and fruits. Though not on the red list due to protected habitats, it takes 10-15 years to mature and can live up to 50 years, laying 3-5 eggs each summer that hatch after 6 months.
This document summarizes several important flora, fauna, and natural resources of Georgia. It describes Georgia's state flower as the Cherokee Rose, which is said to have grown where Cherokee mothers' tears fell during the Trail of Tears. It also outlines the Oakleaf Hydrangea shrub that thrives in Georgia's shade, the hurricane-proof Southern Live Oak state tree, White-tailed deer that were restored through management, the endangered Gopher Tortoise state reptile, Brown Thrasher state bird, endangered Right Whale state marine animal, and important natural resources like forests, kaolin clay, and marble. It concludes by describing the historically important 430-mile long Chattaho
The document discusses several plants and animals native to Georgia. It describes the live oak as the state tree, which can live for over 300 years. The Cherokee rose is the state flower, with a legend that its white petals came from the Trail of Tears. Other highlighted species include the oak-leaf hydrangea, green tree frog, gopher tortoise which burrows in dry areas, and the brown thrasher which is the state bird found only in Georgia and Texas. The document also mentions the right whale, manganese element common in the state's minerals, and the Chattahoochee River which supplies water from its source in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
The document describes several habitat types found in Georgia, including the Piedmont, mountains, marshes/swamps, coastal areas, and Atlantic Ocean. It provides details on the landscape, plants, and animal species typically found in each habitat. It also discusses threats to habitats such as pollution, deforestation, forest fires, oil spills, and natural disasters.
The North American deserts are located east of mountain ranges where moisture-laden winds drop their precipitation on the western slopes, creating rain shadows. These include the Sierra Nevada mountains, which block moisture from reaching deserts. North American deserts experience large temperature ranges from 20-110 degrees Fahrenheit but are generally dry, receiving less than 10 inches of annual precipitation. Vegetation and animals are limited by the arid conditions and low-nutrient soils. Common plant adaptations include shallow, widespread roots and fleshy stems for water storage. Many reptiles, including rattlesnakes, lizards and tortoises, are well-adapted to the desert climate through behaviors like burrowing and crepuscular activity patterns. After rare
The document provides information on various flora and fauna found in Georgia, including the Purple Giant Hyssop plant, Live Oak tree, Mountain Spleenwort fern, Coyote, Eastern Indigo Snake, and Bald Eagle. It also discusses Georgia's natural resources such as farmland and the Chattahoochee River.
The Lake Tahoe basin was formed 2-3 million years ago by geologic block faulting which caused chunks of land to drop down and form a basin. This basin eventually filled with water from snow, rain and streams to form the ancestral Lake Tahoe. Modern Lake Tahoe was then shaped by glaciers during the ice age. The primary rock found in the basin is granite, an igneous rock formed from cooled magma. Animals commonly seen around Lake Tahoe include bald eagles, raccoons, and the flowering Shasta daisy is a prominent plant.
The document outlines the 5 regions of Georgia: Ridge and Valley, Appalachian, Blue Ridge, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain. It provides details on the location and key features of each region, including prominent wildlife. Common animals found across the regions include deer, hawks, raccoons, frogs, and various birds. The regions vary in terrain from mountainous in the north to agricultural and coastal plains in the south.
The document is a presentation about the Georgia Piedmont habitat. It summarizes that the Georgia Piedmont habitat is located in the north central part of the state and is characterized by gently rolling hills with many lakes, streams, rivers and forests of oak, hickory, pine and other trees. A variety of animals including deer, rabbits, bats, skunks and others live on land while frogs, turtles, snakes and others live in or near the water in this habitat.
The document summarizes the five geographic regions of Georgia:
1. The Ridge and Valley region is located in northwest Georgia and consists of narrow ridges and low valleys with farmland and forests. Wildlife includes various birds, butterflies, deer, and small mammals.
2. The Appalachian region is in the northwest corner and contains mountainous forests of oak, maple, and hemlock. It marks the beginning of the Appalachian Trail and supports wildlife like deer and eagles.
3. The Blue Ridge region is in northeast Georgia and contains the highest point in the state. Plant life includes hickory, oak, and wildflowers, while wildlife includes black bears and songbirds
The document discusses habitats in Georgia's mountain region. It notes that the mountains are located in northern Georgia and are the state's highest mountain range, with Brasstown Bald being the highest point at 4,784 feet. Animals that live in the mountains, such as black bears, deer, and trout, have adaptations like thick fur and padded feet that help them survive the cold winters. Plants in the region including pine trees, magnolia trees, and Cherokee rose have adaptations like thick bark and thorns that protect them from the cold temperatures and animals.
The document describes the five geographic regions of Georgia: Ridge and Valley, Appalachian, Blue Ridge, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain. Each region is located in a different part of the state and has distinct topography, vegetation, and wildlife. The Ridge and Valley region lies in northwest Georgia and consists of ridges and valleys. The Appalachian region is in the northwestern corner and marks the start of the Appalachian Trail. The Blue Ridge region is in the northeast and contains the highest point in Georgia. The Piedmont encompasses central Georgia including Atlanta. The Coastal Plain covers southern Georgia and includes agricultural uplands and coastal marshes.
Swamps and marshes are located in the Coastal Plain region of Georgia, with the largest being the Okefenokee Swamp. Swamps have a hot, wet, and humid climate with dark, soft soil that is covered in water. Animals that live in swamps, like alligators, snakes, birds, turtles and frogs, have adaptations like webbed feet and the ability to live on both land and water. Plants in swamps, such as cypress trees, pitcher plants and cattails, have adaptations like roots that can grow above or below water and stems and leaves that can withstand wet conditions and temperature variations.
The document summarizes habitats along Georgia's coast. It notes that Georgia's coast is located at the southern end of the state where land meets the ocean, consisting of barrier islands and sandy beaches. It describes key features like dunes that were originally formed by hardy plants and serve as habitat for migratory birds, sea turtles, and marine mammals. The organisms that live in the coastal habitat have adapted to withstand harsh conditions like crashing waves, hot sun, and cold winters. Examples of coastal animals include ghost shrimp, mole crabs, coquina clams, raccoons, and shorebirds. Coastal plants that grow on sand dunes to prevent erosion include sea oats, morning glory, and prickly
This document contains information about various flora, fauna, and natural resources found in Georgia. It includes descriptions of plants like sourwood trees and groundsel bushes, flowers such as Cherokee roses and hydrangeas, birds including brown thrashers and eastern goldfinches, reptiles like cottonmouth snakes and gopher tortoises, sea life like clownfish and tiger sharks. It also discusses natural resources in Georgia such as forests, waterways like the Altamaha River and Savannah River, and trees including peach trees and sugar maples. Finally, it mentions animals found in Georgia such as chipmunks and the sportfish largemouth bass. Links are provided for additional information about each topic
The document summarizes three regions in Georgia - the Piedmont, Blue Ridge, and Coastal Plain regions. The Piedmont region has rolling hills and red clay soil. It was covered by an ocean millions of years ago. The Blue Ridge region is part of the Appalachian Mountains and contains a national forest. The Coastal Plain region has an inner part suitable for farming and an outer part that is too wet for crops but contains pine and oak trees.
This document discusses several animals and their preferred biomes in Utah. The desert tortoise lives in Utah deserts and has waterproof skin to conserve water. Caribou live in the taiga year-round and must search for food. The red fox lives cunningly in Utah forests and hills, eating mostly rodents unseen. The great blue heron lives in Utah wetlands, using its long bill and neck to catch fish while nesting in cottonwood trees. Grizzly bears live in Utah mountains as omnivores, eating plants, animals, fish and berries, hibernating in winter.
The document discusses five animals and the biomes they live in: desert tortoises live in deserts and have waterproof skin, caribou live in taiga and search for food while being hunted by wolves, red foxes live in forests and hills and eat mostly rodents unseen by humans, great blue herons live in wetlands where they fish and nest in trees with long necks and bills adapted for fishing, and grizzly bears live in mountains as omnivores eating plants, animals, fish and berries and hibernating in winter.
The document provides information on various bird species found in different regions of the United States, including their name, habitat, diet, and an additional fact. It includes sections on the Northeast, Midatlantic, Southeast, Great Lakes, Midwest, Mountain, Pacific Coast, and Southwest regions. For each region it provides details on one local bird species.
I am a manatee. I live in slow moving coastal and estuarine waters from Texas to Virginia, though I am most commonly found in Florida during winter months. As a herbivore, I eat a wide variety of aquatic plants, consuming up to 100 pounds per day as an adult and 1,200 pounds per day as a baby. I am gray with a tail, flippers, and big stomach, growing up to 9 feet long. I am an endangered species that was close to extinction but my population is now increasing due to conservation efforts to protect coastal habitats.
Oregon resident Joe Rizzi is an experienced project and emergency management executive. A graduate of Ohio University, Joe Rizzi currently serves as the Director of Emergency Management for Multnomah County in Portland, Oregon. Outside of his professional work, Mr. Rizzi enjoys spinner fishing for fish such as salmon and steelhead.
This document lists and briefly describes several animals commonly found in South Texas, including the copperhead snake, white tailed deer, cardinal bird, mud dauber wasp, cottonmouth snake, white winged dove, coyote, blue jay, crow, and western diamondback rattlesnake. Locations where some of the animals can be found are also mentioned, such as wooded areas, vacant lots, rocky areas, swamps, and waterways for certain snakes.
The western swamp tortoise is the smallest Australian tortoise, with green and yellow coloring, a small head, and short legs. It lives in swamps formed by winter rains in the Ellen brooks and Twin swamps nature reserves. As a vegetarian, it eats only plants and fruits. Though not on the red list due to protected habitats, it takes 10-15 years to mature and can live up to 50 years, laying 3-5 eggs each summer that hatch after 6 months.
This document summarizes several important flora, fauna, and natural resources of Georgia. It describes Georgia's state flower as the Cherokee Rose, which is said to have grown where Cherokee mothers' tears fell during the Trail of Tears. It also outlines the Oakleaf Hydrangea shrub that thrives in Georgia's shade, the hurricane-proof Southern Live Oak state tree, White-tailed deer that were restored through management, the endangered Gopher Tortoise state reptile, Brown Thrasher state bird, endangered Right Whale state marine animal, and important natural resources like forests, kaolin clay, and marble. It concludes by describing the historically important 430-mile long Chattaho
The document discusses several plants and animals native to Georgia. It describes the live oak as the state tree, which can live for over 300 years. The Cherokee rose is the state flower, with a legend that its white petals came from the Trail of Tears. Other highlighted species include the oak-leaf hydrangea, green tree frog, gopher tortoise which burrows in dry areas, and the brown thrasher which is the state bird found only in Georgia and Texas. The document also mentions the right whale, manganese element common in the state's minerals, and the Chattahoochee River which supplies water from its source in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
The document describes several habitat types found in Georgia, including the Piedmont, mountains, marshes/swamps, coastal areas, and Atlantic Ocean. It provides details on the landscape, plants, and animal species typically found in each habitat. It also discusses threats to habitats such as pollution, deforestation, forest fires, oil spills, and natural disasters.
The North American deserts are located east of mountain ranges where moisture-laden winds drop their precipitation on the western slopes, creating rain shadows. These include the Sierra Nevada mountains, which block moisture from reaching deserts. North American deserts experience large temperature ranges from 20-110 degrees Fahrenheit but are generally dry, receiving less than 10 inches of annual precipitation. Vegetation and animals are limited by the arid conditions and low-nutrient soils. Common plant adaptations include shallow, widespread roots and fleshy stems for water storage. Many reptiles, including rattlesnakes, lizards and tortoises, are well-adapted to the desert climate through behaviors like burrowing and crepuscular activity patterns. After rare
The document provides information on various flora and fauna found in Georgia, including the Purple Giant Hyssop plant, Live Oak tree, Mountain Spleenwort fern, Coyote, Eastern Indigo Snake, and Bald Eagle. It also discusses Georgia's natural resources such as farmland and the Chattahoochee River.
The Lake Tahoe basin was formed 2-3 million years ago by geologic block faulting which caused chunks of land to drop down and form a basin. This basin eventually filled with water from snow, rain and streams to form the ancestral Lake Tahoe. Modern Lake Tahoe was then shaped by glaciers during the ice age. The primary rock found in the basin is granite, an igneous rock formed from cooled magma. Animals commonly seen around Lake Tahoe include bald eagles, raccoons, and the flowering Shasta daisy is a prominent plant.
The document discusses various aspects of freshwater rivers and species, including average precipitation levels in Eastern PA rivers, recreational activities like fishing and boating, freshwater species like river dolphins and alligators, the impact of human structures like dams on river ecosystems, predators like bull sharks that inhabit freshwater rivers, plant species found in rivers, and bacteria like Vibriocholerae that can spread cholera through unclean freshwater sources.
The document discusses the sagebrush steppe landscape of western North America. It describes the iconic landscape as spanning over 150 million acres historically but having been reduced to around 106 million acres today due to development, wildfires, and invasive species. The sagebrush steppe provides crucial habitat for over 350 wildlife species, including greater sage-grouse, pronghorn, golden eagles, and mule deer. Government agencies and conservation groups are working to protect the remaining sagebrush habitat for both wildlife and economic activities like hunting, fishing, and ranching.
The document contains short passages about various Kakadu birds, plants and animals written by Computer Group 3 students. It includes sections on the water buffalo, Australasian Darter bird, lotus flower, Rainbow bee-eater bird, and another passage providing additional details about the Australasian Darter bird. The passages provide basic information about the physical characteristics and habitats of each species.
The document discusses five animals and the biomes they live in: desert tortoises live in deserts and have waterproof skin, caribou live in taiga and search for food while being hunted by wolves, red foxes live in forests and hills and eat mostly rodents unseen by humans, great blue herons live in wetlands where they fish and nest in trees with long necks and bills adapted for fishing, and grizzly bears live in mountains as omnivores eating plants, animals, fish and berries and hibernating in winter.
The document discusses five animals and the biomes they live in: desert tortoises live in deserts and have waterproof skin, caribou live in taiga and search for food while being hunted by wolves, red foxes live in forests and hills and eat mostly rodents unseen by humans, great blue herons live in wetlands where they fish and nest in trees with long necks and bills adapted for fishing, and grizzly bears live in mountains as omnivores eating plants, animals, fish and berries and hibernating in winter.
The document discusses five animals and the biomes they live in: desert tortoises live in deserts and have waterproof skin, caribou live in taiga and search for food while being hunted by wolves, red foxes live in forests and hills and eat mostly rodents unseen by humans, great blue herons live in wetlands where they fish and nest in trees with long necks and bills adapted for fishing, and grizzly bears live in mountains as omnivores eating plants, animals, fish and berries and hibernating in winter.
The document describes the Sonoran Desert habitat. It is located in southwestern Arizona, California, and northwestern Mexico, receiving most of its moisture during two rainy seasons. The habitat supports over 2000 plant species including the saguaro cactus, along with 350 bird, 100+ reptile, and other species that have adapted to the hot, dry conditions. Specific animals like the Gila woodpecker and elf owl are highlighted for their dependence on the saguaro cactus for nesting and shelter.
The orange bellied parrot is a migratory bird that lives in two habitats. It breeds in coastal Tasmania from October to April, nesting in hollow eucalypt trees near feeding plains. During winter, it migrates to coastal Victoria and South Australia. It faces threats to both breeding and wintering grounds from habitat destruction and introduced predators. Listed as critically endangered, it is now rarer than the giant panda or Siberian tiger.
This document provides information about grassland biomes. It describes the key characteristics of grasslands, including the dominance of grasses and lack of many trees. It discusses the two main types of grasslands: temperate and tropical. Temperate grasslands have distinct growing and dormant seasons while tropical grasslands have consistent warm weather. The document also examines various grassland ecosystems like savannas, prairies, and steppes. It profiles the many plant and animal species that thrive in grasslands, such as bison, prairie dogs, meadowlarks, and rattlesnakes. The role of fire in maintaining grassland ecology is also explained.
The grasslands biome is dominated by grasses and other herbaceous plants called forbs. It covers more of the Earth's surface than any other biome. North American grasslands can be divided into tallgrass, mixed grass, and shortgrass prairies depending on the average precipitation and height of the dominant grasses. While grasses remain green and growing in the spring and summer, they become brown and dried out in the autumn and winter. Grasslands support a diversity of primary consumers and provide habitat for species like bison, prairie dogs, meadowlarks and rattlesnakes. However, over 99% of North American grasslands have been converted to agricultural use like growing corn and wheat.
The document summarizes the five geographic regions of Georgia: Ridge and Valley, Appalachian, Blue Ridge, Piedmont, and Coastal Plain. Each region is located in a different part of the state and has distinct terrain, plant life, and wildlife. The Ridge and Valley region lies in northwest Georgia and contains forests, farmland, and wildlife like birds, butterflies, deer, and snakes. The Appalachian region is in the northwestern corner and marked by forests, streams, and the start of the Appalachian Trail. The Blue Ridge region in northeast Georgia contains the highest peak and forests with plants like hickory and cardinals. The Piedmont region includes Atlanta in central
This document provides information on Fallen Leaf Lake in California and the surrounding area. It describes the formation of the lake by glaciers during the last ice age. It also discusses some of the plant and animal species found in the area, including incense cedar trees, Steller's jays, bobcats, and the native Lahontan cutthroat trout. The document includes sections on the lake's tributary, Glen Alpine Creek, as well as the geological formation of the surrounding Sierra Nevada mountains.
This document provides information about habitats and ecosystems in Georgia. It discusses 5 main regions in Georgia: mountains, piedmont, coastal plain, swamps/marshes, and the Atlantic Ocean. For each region, it describes the non-living characteristics, plants, and animals commonly found there. It also covers habitats, environments, ecosystems, and how changes can affect living things. Key terms like traits, adaptations, reproduce, and survive are defined. Examples are given of physical and behavioral adaptations that help plants and animals live in their environments.
The Golden Eagle is one of the most widely distributed raptors in the Northern Hemisphere. They inhabit open areas like mountains, prairies, and grasslands where they can hunt prey including mammals and birds. Some populations migrate while others are sedentary. Golden Eagles have powerful talons and usually hunt by flying low and making short dashes to capture prey on the ground. They mate for life and build large nests that are often reused for many years. The feathers and images of Golden Eagles hold great spiritual significance for many Native American cultures.
Improving the viability of probiotics by encapsulation methods for developmen...Open Access Research Paper
The popularity of functional foods among scientists and common people has been increasing day by day. Awareness and modernization make the consumer think better regarding food and nutrition. Now a day’s individual knows very well about the relation between food consumption and disease prevalence. Humans have a diversity of microbes in the gut that together form the gut microflora. Probiotics are the health-promoting live microbial cells improve host health through gut and brain connection and fighting against harmful bacteria. Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus are the two bacterial genera which are considered to be probiotic. These good bacteria are facing challenges of viability. There are so many factors such as sensitivity to heat, pH, acidity, osmotic effect, mechanical shear, chemical components, freezing and storage time as well which affects the viability of probiotics in the dairy food matrix as well as in the gut. Multiple efforts have been done in the past and ongoing in present for these beneficial microbial population stability until their destination in the gut. One of a useful technique known as microencapsulation makes the probiotic effective in the diversified conditions and maintain these microbe’s community to the optimum level for achieving targeted benefits. Dairy products are found to be an ideal vehicle for probiotic incorporation. It has been seen that the encapsulated microbial cells show higher viability than the free cells in different processing and storage conditions as well as against bile salts in the gut. They make the food functional when incorporated, without affecting the product sensory characteristics.
Evolving Lifecycles with High Resolution Site Characterization (HRSC) and 3-D...Joshua Orris
The incorporation of a 3DCSM and completion of HRSC provided a tool for enhanced, data-driven, decisions to support a change in remediation closure strategies. Currently, an approved pilot study has been obtained to shut-down the remediation systems (ISCO, P&T) and conduct a hydraulic study under non-pumping conditions. A separate micro-biological bench scale treatability study was competed that yielded positive results for an emerging innovative technology. As a result, a field pilot study has commenced with results expected in nine-twelve months. With the results of the hydraulic study, field pilot studies and an updated risk assessment leading site monitoring optimization cost lifecycle savings upwards of $15MM towards an alternatively evolved best available technology remediation closure strategy.
Kinetic studies on malachite green dye adsorption from aqueous solutions by A...Open Access Research Paper
Water polluted by dyestuffs compounds is a global threat to health and the environment; accordingly, we prepared a green novel sorbent chemical and Physical system from an algae, chitosan and chitosan nanoparticle and impregnated with algae with chitosan nanocomposite for the sorption of Malachite green dye from water. The algae with chitosan nanocomposite by a simple method and used as a recyclable and effective adsorbent for the removal of malachite green dye from aqueous solutions. Algae, chitosan, chitosan nanoparticle and algae with chitosan nanocomposite were characterized using different physicochemical methods. The functional groups and chemical compounds found in algae, chitosan, chitosan algae, chitosan nanoparticle, and chitosan nanoparticle with algae were identified using FTIR, SEM, and TGADTA/DTG techniques. The optimal adsorption conditions, different dosages, pH and Temperature the amount of algae with chitosan nanocomposite were determined. At optimized conditions and the batch equilibrium studies more than 99% of the dye was removed. The adsorption process data matched well kinetics showed that the reaction order for dye varied with pseudo-first order and pseudo-second order. Furthermore, the maximum adsorption capacity of the algae with chitosan nanocomposite toward malachite green dye reached as high as 15.5mg/g, respectively. Finally, multiple times reusing of algae with chitosan nanocomposite and removing dye from a real wastewater has made it a promising and attractive option for further practical applications.
Optimizing Post Remediation Groundwater Performance with Enhanced Microbiolog...Joshua Orris
Results of geophysics and pneumatic injection pilot tests during 2003 – 2007 yielded significant positive results for injection delivery design and contaminant mass treatment, resulting in permanent shut-down of an existing groundwater Pump & Treat system.
Accessible source areas were subsequently removed (2011) by soil excavation and treated with the placement of Emulsified Vegetable Oil EVO and zero-valent iron ZVI to accelerate treatment of impacted groundwater in overburden and weathered fractured bedrock. Post pilot test and post remediation groundwater monitoring has included analyses of CVOCs, organic fatty acids, dissolved gases and QuantArray® -Chlor to quantify key microorganisms (e.g., Dehalococcoides, Dehalobacter, etc.) and functional genes (e.g., vinyl chloride reductase, methane monooxygenase, etc.) to assess potential for reductive dechlorination and aerobic cometabolism of CVOCs.
In 2022, the first commercial application of MetaArray™ was performed at the site. MetaArray™ utilizes statistical analysis, such as principal component analysis and multivariate analysis to provide evidence that reductive dechlorination is active or even that it is slowing. This creates actionable data allowing users to save money by making important site management decisions earlier.
The results of the MetaArray™ analysis’ support vector machine (SVM) identified groundwater monitoring wells with a 80% confidence that were characterized as either Limited for Reductive Decholorination or had a High Reductive Reduction Dechlorination potential. The results of MetaArray™ will be used to further optimize the site’s post remediation monitoring program for monitored natural attenuation.
2. Autumn Fern
The Autumn Fern is not a
native Georgia plant, but it is
very popular in GA. It can
withstand almost weather in
the climate in GA. It often
wins lots of awards. It
becomes copper during
springtime.
3. Cherokee Rose
The Cherokee Rose is GA’s
state flower, but is native to
eastern Asia. It has a
fragance that resembles the
scent of cloves, and they
begin to bloom in early
spring. They grow in warm
climates that are sunny.
4. Live Oak Tree
The live oak is the state tree
of GA, and was made state
tree in 1937. They are
hurricane resistant, and are
often found in historic
neighborhoods and places.
5. Bobcat
The bobcat is a GA native
animal. Bobcats are
mammals whose habitat is in
forests or farm land, but it
can be in many types of
places. This species is all
over Georgia, and is counted
as a game animal, so they
are hunted for their pelts.
6. Gopher Tortoise
The gopher tortoise is the
state reptile, and was
declared the state reptile in
1989. It digs holes in the
ground of about 10 ft. deep,
hence the name “gopher”.
Right now, it is endangered.
7. Brown Thrasher
The brown thrasher is the
state bird of GA, and they
are a bit hard to find. Brown
thrashers are actually large
birds that have very warm
brown feathers. They
constantly stay hidden in
plants. They are known for
their beautiful singing.
8. Right Whale
The right whale is the state
marine mammal. It is also
endangered, the world’s
most endangered large
whale to be exact, with less
than 350 still existent. They
live in the northern part of
the Atlantic Ocean, and used
to be hunted often.
9. Staurolite
Staurolite is GA’s state
mineral, and was declared
the state mineral in 1976.
Stuarolite, often called fairy
stones, are commonly found
in northern Georgia and teir
crystals are used for lucky
charms.
10. Savannah River
The Savannah River is one of
GA’s largest and longest
rivers. It goes through both
Georgia and South Carolina.
It starts at Lake Hartwell,
which borders S. Carolina
and GA, and empties into
the Atlantic Ocean.