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3. Camels have ______________ feet.

4. Cranes have ______________ legs to wade through water.
5. The body of fish is covered with ______________.

C. Match the following.

1. Yak a. fur/hair
2. Reptiles b. feathers

3. Turtle c. shell
4. Mammals d. scales
5. Birds e. Thick and woolly skin

D. State whether the following statements are true or false.

1. Camel has a hump which is a storehouse of fat. _____
2. None of the birds migrate during the winter season. _____

3. Adaptation to a particular environment helps organisms to survive. _____
4. Birds have heavy bones. _____

5. Snakes move with the help of scales and legs. _____

E. Give two examples of each.
1. Flightless birds ___________ __________

2. Aquatic animal ___________ __________
3. Polar animals ___________ __________
4. Desert animals ___________ __________

5. Animals living in fresh water bodies ___________ __________

F. Short Answer Questions.
1. List two adaptations in frogs that help them to live in water.

2. Why do desert animals have dry and scaly skin?
3. Define habitat.

4. What kind of movement does earthworm show?
5. What is the function of scales in the body of a reptile?

6. Explain moulting.

G. Long Answer Questions.
1. What is the purpose of scales and shells in animals?

2. Explain the organs for movement in aquatic animals.
3. How does hair on the bodies of mammals help them?
4. Explain how birds take off and land while flying.
5. How do spiracles help insects?

6. Define migration. Explain the reasons why animals migrate.

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