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This document contains a science lesson about animal adaptations. It includes definitions of key terms like adaptation, habitat, terrestrial, aquatic, etc. It poses multiple choice, fill in the blank, and matching questions to test understanding of adaptations that help animals survive in different environments. Examples are provided of physical traits that allow animals to live on land, in water, in trees, and how colors or body shapes aid camouflage or movement. Student comprehension is evaluated on classifying animals, defining adaptation types, and explaining adaptive features of birds, arboreal species, and care for pets.

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Animal Adaptations 2023

This document contains a science lesson about animal adaptations. It includes definitions of key terms like adaptation, habitat, terrestrial, aquatic, etc. It poses multiple choice, fill in the blank, and matching questions to test understanding of adaptations that help animals survive in different environments. Examples are provided of physical traits that allow animals to live on land, in water, in trees, and how colors or body shapes aid camouflage or movement. Student comprehension is evaluated on classifying animals, defining adaptation types, and explaining adaptive features of birds, arboreal species, and care for pets.

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Class 4 ICSE Science

Chapter 4 : Adaptations in Animals


Terminology ( Hard words)
1. Adaptation 9. Salamander 17. Camouflage
2. Habitat 10. Hollow 18. Ostrich
3. Terrestrial 11. Arboreal 19. Turtle
4. Aquatic 12. Herbivores 20. Tortoise
5. Flippers 13. Carnivores 21. Porcupines
6. Paddle 14. Omnivores 22. Venom
7. Amphibians 15. Consume 23. Sanctuaries
8. Hibernation 16. Stick insect

Q1. Tick the right options :


1. The process in which one organism changes itself to suit the
surroundings is known as:
a) growth b) adaptation
2. Animals like horse, deer and gira e are :
a) terrestrial animals b) aquatic animals
3. Fishes have _____ which help them to move in water.
a) paddle b) fins
4. A deer has _____ which help it to run
a) hooves b) legs
5. __________ animals have streamlined bodies
a) aquatic b) terrestrial

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Q2. Fill in the blanks:
1. The natural home of animals is called its habitat.
2. Aquatic animals have streamlined bodies.
3. Arctic fox have brown coats in summer but white fur in winter.
4. Frogs and Toads are cold blooded.
5. Porcupines have spines to protect them from enemies.
Q3 Give one word for the following :
1. The process in which an organism changes itself to suit the
surroundings.
Ans - Adaptation
2. The natural home of an animal.
Ans - Habitat
3. Animals that both live in land and in water .
Ans – Amphibian
4. The animals that have spines for protection.
Ans - Porcupine
5. The only mammals that can fly.
Ans - Bat
Q4. Write true or false :
1. Terrestrial animals have streamlined body – False
2. Frogs and Toads are cold-blooded animals – True
3. Animals that lived on land are known as aquatic animals – False
4. The paddle like limbs of a turtle help it to swim – True
5. Aquatic animals have lungs to respire – False

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Q5. Matching : (Direct answer)
1. Porcupine - Spines

2. Fish - Fins

3. Snake - Plates or Scales

4. Chameleon - Camouflage

5. Salamander - Amphibian

Q6. Name the following :


1. Name 2 terrestrial animals
Ans: Horse, lion .
2. Name 2 aquatic animals.
Ans: Crab, fish.
3. Name 2 amphibian animals –
Ans:Frog, toad.
4. Name 2 aerial animals.
Ans:Crow, sparrow.
5. Name 2 arboreal animals.
Ans:Squirrel, monkey.
6. Name 2 herbivores animals.
Ans:Cow, goat.
7. Name 2 carnivores animals.
Ans:Lion, tiger.
8. Name 2 omnivores animals –
Ans:Man, bear.

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Q 7. Define :
1. Aquatic animals:
Animals that live in water are called aquatic animals. Eg - fish
2. Amphibian animals:
Animals that live both on land and in water are called amphibians.
Eg – frog
3. Aerial animals :
Animals that fly in the sky are called aerial animals. Eg – birds
4. Terrestrial animals: Animals that live on land are called terrestrial
animals. Eg- dog
5. Arboreal animals: Animals that spend most of their time on trees are
called arboreal animals. Eg. Squirrel
Q 8. Unscramble the letters:
1. AMCLE - CAMEL 6. HSIF - FISH
2. NKSEA - SNAKE 7. GAAMCFLEOU-CAMOUFLAGE
3. IRFFAEG - GIRAFFE 8. EHLLS - SHELL
4. ARBC - CRAB 9. OEVNM - VENOM
5. ETRTUL - TURTLE
Q 9. Answer the following :
1. What do you understand by ‘camouflage’?
Ans: Animals change their skin color to blend with their surroundings
in order to escape from their enemies. This property is known as
Camouflage.

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2. What is adaptation?
Ans: The process in which an organism changes itself to suit its
surrounding is known as Adaptation.
3. Give three features that help birds to fly in the air.
Ans: 1. They have streamlined bodies which help them to fly.
2. Most birds have wings to fly.
3. They have light and hollow bones.
4. What do you mean by arboreal animals? Give some examples.
Ans: Animals that spend most of their time on trees are known as
arboreal animals. Example – Monkeys, Squirrels and Tree Lizard .
5. How can you take care of your pet animals?
Ans:
❖ Provide clean places to them which should be free from
flies and insects .
❖ By providing them fresh water.
❖ By giving them proper meals.
❖ By taking them to a veterinary doctor periodically.

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