SCIENCE WORKSHEET - COMPLETE ANSWERS

Section B - Fill in the blanks:

The place where an animal lives is known as its habitat

Penguins are found in polar regions

Marine mammals like seals and whales have a thick layer of fat called
blubber underneath their skin

A deer eats plants

Whales breathe with the help of their lungs

Section C - Write T for true statements and F for false statements:

Tigers live in polar regions - F

The animals that live in water are called terrestrial animals - F

Octopus and squids are found in oceans - T

Fishes breathe through gills - T

An elephant is a carnivore - F

Section D - Match the items in column A with appropriate items in

column B:

Fish - (c) Fins

Whales - (d) Lungs

Butterfly - (a) Wings

Birds - (a) Wings

Seal - (f) Blubber

Arctic tern - (e) Migrate

Section E - Short answer type questions:

1. Name any two reptiles:

Snake and Crocodile

2. What are terrestrial animals?

Terrestrial animals are animals that live on land. Examples include lions,
elephants, deer, rabbits, and tigers.
3. What are aquatic animals?

Aquatic animals are animals that live in water. Examples include fish, whales,
dolphins, octopuses, and sharks.

4. Name any two:

(a) Animals that live in forests:

Deer

Tiger

(b) Carnivores:

Lion

Tiger

(c) Herbivores:

Cow

Deer

5. Define:

(a) Blubber:

Blubber is a thick layer of fat found beneath the skin of marine mammals like
whales, seals, and dolphins. It helps keep them warm in cold water and
stores energy.

(b) Proboscis:

A proboscis is a long, flexible nose or snout. The best example is an

elephant's trunk, which it uses for breathing, smelling, drinking water, and
picking up objects.

(c) Hibernation:

Hibernation is a deep sleep-like state that some animals enter during winter
months. During hibernation, the animal's body temperature drops, heartbeat
slows down, and they survive on stored body fat. Examples include bears,
bats, and some frogs.

(d) Migration:
Migration is the seasonal movement of animals from one place to another,
usually in search of food, better climate, or breeding grounds. For example,
birds migrate to warmer regions in winter and return in summer.

Section F - Long answer type questions:

1. What are the different kinds of habitats? Give examples of two animals for
each habitat.

There are several types of habitats where animals live:

Terrestrial Habitat (Land): Animals live on land surfaces

Examples: Tiger, Elephant

Aquatic Habitat (Water): Animals live in water bodies like oceans, rivers, and
lakes

Examples: Fish, Whale

Desert Habitat: Animals live in hot, dry sandy regions

Examples: Camel, Desert Fox

Polar/Arctic Habitat: Animals live in extremely cold regions with ice and snow

Examples: Polar Bear, Penguin

Forest Habitat: Animals live among trees and dense vegetation

Examples: Monkey, Deer

Mountain Habitat: Animals live in high altitude regions

Examples: Snow Leopard, Mountain Goat

2. What do you understand by the term camouflage? Give an example.

Camouflage is the ability of animals to blend in with their surroundings by

matching the colors, patterns, or textures of their environment. This
adaptation helps animals in two main ways: it protects prey animals from
being spotted by predators, and it helps predators hide while hunting their
prey.

Example: A chameleon can change its body color to match the leaves,
branches, or bark of trees where it lives. This makes it nearly invisible to both
its predators and the insects it hunts. Another example is the polar bear,
whose white fur helps it blend with the snow and ice of the Arctic, making it
difficult for seals to spot it while hunting.
Additional Questions (from Page 2):

3. Give any two differences between herbivores and carnivores:

Difference 1: Herbivores eat only plants, grass, leaves, and fruits, while
carnivores eat meat and flesh of other animals.

Difference 2: Herbivores have flat, broad teeth suitable for grinding and
chewing plants, while carnivores have sharp, pointed teeth and strong jaws
for tearing meat.

4. Give examples to show that animals have body parts suited to their
feeding habits:

Animals have special body parts that help them get and eat their food:

Birds: Different birds have different beak shapes. Eagles have sharp, hooked
beaks for tearing meat. Sparrows have short, strong beaks for cracking
seeds. Hummingbirds have long, thin beaks for drinking nectar from flowers.

Butterflies: They have a long, tube-like proboscis that unrolls to suck nectar
from deep inside flowers.

Lions and Tigers: They have sharp claws for catching prey and pointed
canine teeth for tearing meat.

Elephants: They have a long trunk (proboscis) that helps them pluck leaves
from tall trees and bring food to their mouth.

Woodpeckers: They have strong, pointed beaks for drilling into tree bark to
find insects.

5. How do different animals move from one place to another? Give examples:

Animals move in different ways depending on their body structure and

habitat:

Flying: Birds use their wings to fly through the air (sparrow, eagle, parrot)

Swimming: Fish use their fins and tail to swim in water (goldfish, shark,
dolphin)

Walking/Running: Animals with legs walk or run on land (humans, deer, dogs,
elephants)

Slithering: Snakes move by sliding their body in a wave-like motion on the

ground
Hopping/Jumping: Some animals jump using strong hind legs (kangaroo, frog,
rabbit)

Crawling: Some animals drag their body along the ground (snails,
earthworms)

Climbing: Some animals climb trees using their limbs and claws (monkeys,
squirrels)

HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills):

1. How do turtles protect themselves?

Turtles protect themselves by retreating into their hard shells. When

threatened, they pull their head, legs, and tail inside the shell, which acts as
a protective armor against predators.

2. Why do animals migrate? What would happen if animals do not migrate?

Animals migrate to find food, escape harsh weather conditions, find suitable
breeding grounds, and ensure survival. If animals did not migrate, they
would face food shortage during winter, extreme cold or heat could kill them,
they might not find suitable places to breed and raise their young, and many
species could become extinct due to harsh conditions.

Fun to Learn Activities:

A. Things to do - Sea Cucumber Information:

1. Collect the following information about sea cucumber:

(a) Where does it live?

Sea cucumbers live on the ocean floor in various marine habitats, from
shallow coastal waters to deep ocean trenches.

(b) What food does it eat?

Sea cucumbers eat algae, plankton, tiny aquatic animals, and waste particles
found in sand and mud on the ocean floor.

(c) How does it eat its food?

Sea cucumbers have tentacles around their mouth that they use to scoop up
sand and mud, extract the edible particles, and expel the rest.

(d) How does it breathe?

Sea cucumbers breathe through respiratory trees - internal organs that
extract oxygen from water.

(e) How does it protect itself from its enemies?

When threatened, sea cucumbers can expel their internal organs to distract
predators. They can later regenerate these organs. Some species also
release sticky toxic threads.

2. Draw any five different insects and butterflies.

(This requires drawing - students should draw insects like butterfly, bee, ant,
grasshopper, and ladybug)

B. Crossword Puzzle:

DOWN:

It gnaws its food - SQUIRREL

It lives in water and comes on land. It breathes through gills - FROG or

TURTLE

It breathes through gills in water and through skin on land. It is an amphibian

- FROG

It is the largest animal on the earth and lives underwater - WHALE

ACROSS:

It is a bird that cannot fly - EMU or PENGUIN

It is a herbivore and has long neck - GIRAFFE

A thick layer of fat found beneath the skin of animals that live on mountains
and polar regions - BLUBBER

Life Skills - Animals have Right to Live:

Discussion Points:

Most animals live in forests. Human beings are cutting down forests and the
animals living in the forests are becoming homeless. Animals cannot speak
but they have a right to live. We should create awareness in society about
the importance of forests for animals and encourage people not to cut trees.

What we can do:

Protect forests and wildlife habitats

Support conservation efforts

Avoid products that harm animals or destroy their homes

Plant more trees

Educate others about animal rights and environmental protection