Habitats in North and South Georgia
The north and south parts of Georgia are very different. The mountains in the north are cold and windy. Cool water runs into streams and rivers. The soil in the mountains is thin near the top. This habitat is home to wild grasses, flowers, deer, and black bears. It is warmer at the bottom of the mountains, so more kinds of animals live there. There are fewer rocks, so shrubs and trees grow.
The southern part of Georgia is made up of mostly flat, coastal plains. Animals such as deer, rabbits, and squirrels, live in the south because summers are warm and winters are mild. Also, there are more plants and trees, such as oak and pine. Many farmers in the plains grow crops in the rich soil. Some habitats in the south are swamps and marshes. There is a lot of water in swamps. Animals like foxes and raccoons live where the water is shallow. Other animals, such as ducks, alligators, snakes, and lizards, live in ponds and lakes.
Fewer kinds of plants grow in the swamps because the soil is poor. The strange pitcher plant does very well, though. The pitcher plant gets its name from its shape. Nectar covers its tall leaves. When insects land on the slippery nectar, they slide into the plant. They get trapped inside and can’t get out. The pitcher plant then slowly soaks up the nutrients it needs from the bugs.
According to the passage, why do more ducks live in swamps than in the mountains?
A.
The swamps have more people.
B.
The mountains have too many trees.
C.
The swamps have ponds and lakes.
D.
The mountains are too hot.