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Plants of PA
Fish of PA Soils Mammals of PA
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What is... An Invasive Species?
A plant introduced from outside its native habitat with characteristics that help them dominate an area and limit
diversity.
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This native plant is also called Wild Carrot. It‘s numerous small white flowers make up a large cluster
resembling a type of fabric which the plant is named after.
What is ... Queen Anne‘s Lace?
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This plant likes `wet feet‘ and is the 1st wildflower to pop through our cold winter soil. The flower buds create enough heat to melt snow and the
flower & leaves have a distinct odor which protects it from being eaten by
animals.
What is ... Skunk Cabbage?
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This invasive species has triangular leaves
and blue berries
What is ... Mile-a-Minute Weed?
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This native plant has heart-shaped leaves. Both the
leaves and purple flowers are edible & are rich in Vitamin A &
C.
What is . . . Wild Violet?
PLANTS
DAILY DOUBLE
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The Northern Pike & Muskellunge thrive in water temperatures between 60o and
80o F, preferring 65-70 degrees, therefore it is known as this
temperature-range fish.
What is a coolwater fish?
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Fish do have ears – internal– but they also have this feature – a row of tiny
pores which runs from the head to the tail - to help them pick up vibrations
and hear.
What is the... Lateral Line?
What is the pelvic fin?
This fin helps a fish keep its balance and
move through the water; turning
sharply, and stopping quickly.
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All fish have a body temperature fairly equal to the surrounding water
temperature. This characteristic is known as:
What is... Cold Blooded or Ectotherm?
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These small fish (about 4“) are PA‘s most abundant & most colorful fish and are
ecologically important as their presence in a waterway reflects good water quality and
diveristy.
What are ... Darters?
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A topographic map with green areas on it depicts this land
feature.
What are ... Trees/forests
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Soils horizons are layers of soil. This horizon is a subsoil layer near the top with
some organic matter and a higher clay content
What is... The B Horizon
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What are . . . Contour Lines
These brown features on topographic maps reveal the shape of the surface and refer to the elevation and slope of
various areas.
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Soils that are transported and deposited in another area by way of
WIND
What is ... Loess?
SOILS
DAILY DOUBLE
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When you analyze the amount/percent of sand, silt and clay particles in a
sample of soil you are determing this.
What is ... Soil Texture?
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What is a ... Shrew?
This insectivore has 5 toes; sharp, pointed teeth and a pointy nose; is active year-round and is 3 to 5 inches long.
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This nocturnal mammal of woods and rural areas is an omnivore. To defend
itself against predators, it will first stamp its feet before releasing its musk.
What is . . . Striped Skunk?
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Bears, raccoons and skunks walk in this manner - on the soles of their feet with
the heels touching the ground.
What is ... Plantigrade
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This nocturnal carnivore of the woods is the only member of the canine
family that can climb trees.
What is ... The Gray Fox?
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A broad, flat, leathery tail; thick fur; dextrous feet with long claws; upper and lower incisors. All these features which help the beaver survive in its
environment are known as:
What are ... Physical Adaptations?
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Animals that eat meat AND plants.
What are ...Omnivores?
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A behaviorial adaptation of bats is to migrate south or go through this
process where the body temperature drops, respiration and
heartbeat slows, and mobility ceases.
What is . . . Hibernation?
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What is ... The Stigma?
The part of the flower which catches the pollen
to aid in fertilization.
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Decomposed parts of plant or animal material in the soils.
What is … Organic Matter?
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The process where temperature fluctuations, wind, water, ice, plant roots, and chemical reactions of soil minerals break up bedrock to make
soil.
What is ... Weathering ?