Living organisms and their surroundings

Fishes move about in the water with the help of their

• mouth and tail

• legs and scales

• wings and tails

• fins and tails

Which one of these animals can live on land as well as in water?

• deer

• giraffe

• frog

• fox

Which one of these aquatic plants grows completely submerged under water?

• water hyacinth

• hydrilla

• water lily

• lotus

Which of the following animals does not have gills?

• squids

• octopus

• dolphin

• fish

Which one of the following is stored in a camel's hump for use in emergency situations?

• air

• fat

• water

• carbohydrates

One of the following is not a terrestrial habitat?

• soil

• tree

• ocean

• desert

The place where a plant and animals lives is called

(a)  

The process of becoming accustomed to a different environment over short periods is called

• adaptation

• acclimatisation

• adjustment

• none

Which is not a characteristic of lion?

• Lion has eyes on the sides of its head.

• Lion can withdraw the claws in its front legs.

• Lion has light brown colour.

• Lion is a fast animal.

The presence of special body features which enable a plant or an animal to live in a particular habitat.

• adaptation

• acclimatisation

• both are correct

• none