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E. Answer the following questions.

1. What is adaptation? Why do animals need to adapt?

2. What are the adaptations of the following to suit their eating habits?

(a) Herbivores

(b) Carnivores
(c) Omnivores

3. Write about three adaptations amongst the following animals.

(a) Desert animals

(b) Animals in cold regions

4. Write about two adaptations in these animals.

(a) Aquatic animals

(b) Amphibians
(c) Aerial animals

5. How do animals maintain balance in nature?

6. How can we protect and take care of animals?

THINK AND ANSWER

Can you think of some adaptations in human beings? Discuss them in class.

TALK ABOUT

Do you think taming animals is fair or should we let them live in their natural habitat? Give reasons.

LINK AND LEARN

Choose any two countries other than India. Find out about the adaptations of any two animals
found in each of the two countries chosen by you. Make a report of your findings.

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