The document is about weather, climate and animal adaptation. It contains questions about weather elements, atmospheric pressure, temperature, precipitation, humidity, clouds, fog, wind and climate zones. It also discusses polar regions, animals found there like polar bears and penguins, and how they have adapted to survive in extreme cold. The second part focuses on tropical rainforests, locations where found, animals living there like monkeys, toucans and elephants, and their adaptations. It asks questions about physical features, behaviors and survival mechanisms of different species.
The document is about weather, climate and animal adaptation. It contains questions about weather elements, atmospheric pressure, temperature, precipitation, humidity, clouds, fog, wind and climate zones. It also discusses polar regions, animals found there like polar bears and penguins, and how they have adapted to survive in extreme cold. The second part focuses on tropical rainforests, locations where found, animals living there like monkeys, toucans and elephants, and their adaptations. It asks questions about physical features, behaviors and survival mechanisms of different species.
The document is about weather, climate and animal adaptation. It contains questions about weather elements, atmospheric pressure, temperature, precipitation, humidity, clouds, fog, wind and climate zones. It also discusses polar regions, animals found there like polar bears and penguins, and how they have adapted to survive in extreme cold. The second part focuses on tropical rainforests, locations where found, animals living there like monkeys, toucans and elephants, and their adaptations. It asks questions about physical features, behaviors and survival mechanisms of different species.
The document is about weather, climate and animal adaptation. It contains questions about weather elements, atmospheric pressure, temperature, precipitation, humidity, clouds, fog, wind and climate zones. It also discusses polar regions, animals found there like polar bears and penguins, and how they have adapted to survive in extreme cold. The second part focuses on tropical rainforests, locations where found, animals living there like monkeys, toucans and elephants, and their adaptations. It asks questions about physical features, behaviors and survival mechanisms of different species.
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CHAPTER -13
WEATHER, CLIMATE AND ADAPTATION OF ANIMALS
Q1 Define – 1. Weather 2. Meteorology 3. Temperature 4. Precipitation Q2 Fill in the blanks – 1. _________ pressure usually indicates an approaching storm. 2. _________ pressure indicates the clear sky. 3. __________ helps in determining the climate of a region. 4. Temperature on the Earth averages ________ at sea level. 5. Temperature is higher in _________ and low in ________. 6. Temperature varies according to the __________ and __________. 7. The visibility range in dense fog is ___________. 8. Wind speed usually averages _________ Q3Name all the elements of the weather. Q4 What is the difference between humidity and relative humidity? Q5 How are clouds form? Explain. Q6 What is fog? Q7 Give any 4 forms of precipitation. Q8 Define atmospheric pressure. Q9 Define climate. What are the two types of climate? Q10 From which word the climate is derived? What is its meaning? Q11 What are the uses of 2 climate? Q12 What are the 2 indicators of climate? Q13 Define wind. Q14 Wind is named after the direction from where it comes,justify the statement. Q15 How many climatic zones are there? Name them. Q16 Explain 4 climatic zones. Q17 1. The temperature in arid zone may shoot as high as _______ in summer. 2. the average temperature in tropical zone doesnot fall below _________. PART II
Q1 Define – Polar regions
Q2 What do you mean by adaptation? Q3 What are the types of adaptation? Give any 2 differences between them. Q4 Adaptation usually occu for a __________ time. Q5 Polar regions are also called __________ zones. Q6 Name any 4 countries that are part of polar regions. Q7 Where was the coldest temperature recorded? And how much? Q8 What is the average temperature in Arctic in winters? Q9 Name any 4 animals found in polar regions. Q10 Why polar bears have white fur? Q11 What is the thick layer of polar bears called? Q12 What is the body temperature of polar bears? Q13 How the polar bears survive in such a cold climate? Q14 How polar bears swim in water? Explain. Q15 How the penguins survive in such a cold climate? Q16 What helps penguins swim in water? Q17 What helps penguins sink in water? Q18 Tropical rainforests are found near the __________. Q19 Name any 4 countries where tropical rainforests are found? Q20 Name the world’s largest tropical rainforest. Where it is located? Q21 Name the world’s second longest river. Q22 Where are tropical rainforests found in India? Q23 Name the animals which live in Tropical Rainforests. Q24 What are the 2 functions of sucker pads on the feet of red-eyed frogs? Q25 Give 2 features of monkeys in tropical rainforests. Q26 Monkeys in tropical rainforests use ___________ different local patterns to communicate. Q27 What is special about cheek pouched of lion-tailed macaque? Give 2 points. Q28 Comment on Toco Toucan’s beak. Give 3 points. Q29 Why the intestines of animals in tropical rainforests short? Q30 Animals can see _______ times better than human beings. Q31 How many muscles do elephants have in trunk? Q32 What are the 3 functions of the trunk of elephant? Q33 Elephants can hear distances more than __________ km.