Weather, Climate and Adaptations of Animals to Climate

Which option best describes a tropical region?

(i) hot and humid

(ii) moderate temperature, heavy rainfall

(iii) cold and humid

(iv) hot and dry

Which features adapt polar bears to livein extremely cold climate?

(i) A white fur, fat below skin, keen sense of smell.

(ii) Thin skin, large eyes, a white fur.

(iii) A long tail, strong claws, white large paws.

(iv) White body, paws for swimming, gills for respiration.

Choose the correct option which answers the following question:

A carnivore with stripes on its body moves very fast while catching its prey. It is likely to be found in

(i) polar regions

(ii) deserts

(iii) oceans

(iv) tropical rainforests

How do elephant living in the tropical rainforest adapt itself.

Explain, with examples, why we find animals of certain kind living in particular climatic conditions.

The tropical rainforest has a large population of animals. Explain why it is so.

Following are some of the characteristics of animals:

(i) Diets heavy on fruits (ii) White fur

(iii) Need to migrate (iv) Loud voice

(v) Sticky pads on feet (vi) Layer of fat under skin

(vii) Wide and large paws (viii) Bright colours

(ix) Strong tails (x) Long and large beak

For each characteristic indicate whether it is adaptation for tropical rainforests or polar regions. Do you think that some of these characteristics can be adapted for both regions?

Which of the two changes frequently, weather or climate?

Indicate the type of climate of the following areas:

(a) Jammu and Kashmir: ______________

(b) Kerala: _____________

(c) Rajasthan: ____________

(d) North-east India:___________

Fill in the blanks:

(i) The average weather taken over a long time is called __________.

(ii) A place receives very little rainfall and the temperature is high throughout the year, the climate of that place will be________and _________.

(iii) The two regions of the earth with extreme climatic conditions are_________and __________.

When are the maximum and minimum temperatures likely to occur during the day?

Name the elements that determine the weather of a place.