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    I.

    Keywords: (Write two times)

    1. Habitat
    2. Terrestrial
    3. Aquatic
    4. Arboreal
    5. Aerial
    6. Camouflage
    7. Proboscis
    8. Spiracle
    9. Cuticle
    10. Haemoglobin
    11. Migration
    12. Carnivore
    13. Herbivore
    14. Forelimbs
    15. Hindlimbs

    II. Define:

    1) Camouflage:
    The structural adaptation that enables animals to blend with their
    surroundings and allow them to hide from predators is called camouflage.

    2) Moulting:
    Shedding the skin to acquire new one is called moulting.
    For ex: Snakes shed their skin periodically and these are replaced by the
    new skin.

    3) Proboscis
    A long, thin tube found in insects used to suck nectar or blood is called
    proboscis.
    III. Answer the following:

    1) List the special features present in birds that help them to fly.
    Ans: Birds have special features such as:-
    ❖ A streamlined body.
    ❖ Feathers to fly and keep the body warm.
    ❖ Forelimbs modified into wings to fly.
    ❖ Hollow bones to make the body light.
    ❖ Strong chest muscles to provide energy while flying.
    ❖ A tail to change directions while flying.

    2) What is migration? Why do animals migrate? Give suitable example.


    Ans: The large-scale movement of animals from one place to another and
    back to their home is called migration. Animals need to migrate in search
    of food, favourable climate conditions and to find a suitable place to give
    birth to their young ones.
    For ex: African antelopes migrate in large numbers to escape the drought
    during summer season.

    3) Explain the breathing process in birds, reptiles and mammals.


    Ans:
    ❖ The respiratory system in birds, reptiles and mammals consists of
    nose, windpipe and lungs.
    ❖ Exchange of gases takes place in the lungs, where oxygen is
    absorbed by the blood by a special substance called haemoglobin.
    ❖ Carbon-dioxide from the blood is released into the air through the
    nostrils.

    4) Draw a mind map showing the organs used by different animals for
    breathing.
    5) Explain why do the following animals migrate(Homework)
    a. Salmons b. Caribou

    a. Salmons: Salmons live in the sea. They migrate because they have
    to reach the rivers to lay eggs. They die there and the young ones
    swim back to the sea.

    b. Caribou: The Caribou lives in the Arctic region. They migrate to the
    south to avoid harsh winter season
    6) Mention the different body coverings seen in animals with the help of a
    flowchart.

    Body coverings

    Fur and wool Other body


    Feathers Scales Shell coverings
    Snails, oysters Animals like
    Birds have Fishes and sheep have Some animals
    feathers to help reptiles have ans tortoises have other
    have hard wool and
    them fly and to scales for polar bear, body
    keep them protection. outer covering coverings for
    called shell to arctic fox
    warm. have fur to protection like
    protect their porcupine has
    soft bodies. protect them
    from cold quills and
    weather. insects have
    cuticle.
    7) Explain the role of blowholes in whales and dolphins.
    Ans: Whales and dolphins are mammals which live in water. They
    breathe through lungs. The blowhole helps to take in oxygen and
    carbon-dioxide is given out along with water.

    IV. Give reasons:

    1) Haemoglobin is an essential substance present in blood


    Ans: Blood has special substance called haemoglobin which
    contains iron that carries oxygen to all parts of the body.

    2) Human beings and apes have a unique grip and use their hands for many
    purposes…
    Ans: Human beings and apes have an opposable thumb. It moves
    in the opposite direction of the rest of the fingers. Thus,
    providing unique grip and the ability to do many kind of work.

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