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The plants that grow in which of the following regions have adaptations for roots to go deep inside the soil?- a)Coastal regions
- b)Polar regions
- c)Desert regions
- d)Plains
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Coastal regions
b)
Polar regions
c)
Desert regions
d)
Plains
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Rahul Kumar answered |
Plants in desert regions often have deep roots to access water stored deep underground.
Which characteristic enables an organism to survive in its natural surroundings?- a)Germination
- b)Adaptation
- c)Pollination
- d)Reproduction
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Germination
b)
Adaptation
c)
Pollination
d)
Reproduction
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Rahul Kumar answered |
Explanation: Adaptation refers to the traits or behaviors that help an organism survive and thrive in its specific environment.
Plants with leaves that have large air pockets are found in ______.- a)Temperate forests
- b)Grasslands
- c)Aquatic plants
- d)Tropical rainforests
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Temperate forests
b)
Grasslands
c)
Aquatic plants
d)
Tropical rainforests
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Edu Impact answered |
Explanation: Aquatic plants often have leaves with large air pockets to aid in buoyancy and gas exchange underwater.
Some animals like owl, cats, and dogs have a sharp _______ sense.- a)Smelling
- b)Sighting
- c)Feeling
- d)Hearing
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Smelling
b)
Sighting
c)
Feeling
d)
Hearing
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Rahul Kumar answered |
Explanation: Animals like owls, cats, and dogs often have acute hearing abilities, which aid them in detecting prey or predators.
Plants of this area are characterized with many branches to survive in hot climates. Which area is referred here?- a)Plains
- b)Hills
- c)Rainforests
- d)None of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Plains
b)
Hills
c)
Rainforests
d)
None of these
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Rahul Kumar answered |
Explanation: Plants in hilly areas often develop many branches to increase surface area for photosynthesis and cope with harsh environmental conditions.
The leaves of _________ plant are used to weave mats, hats, and baskets.- a)Peepal
- b)Neem
- c)Palm
- d)Henna
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Peepal
b)
Neem
c)
Palm
d)
Henna
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Rahul Kumar answered |
Explanation: Palm leaves are commonly used for weaving various items due to their flexibility and durability.
I am a bird and my eye is bigger than my brain. Who am I?- a)Owl
- b)Ostrich
- c)Emu
- d)Kiwi
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Owl
b)
Ostrich
c)
Emu
d)
Kiwi
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Edu Impact answered |
The ostrich is a bird known for having large eyes relative to the size of its brain.
What type of roots are developed by salt-tolerant mangrove plants for absorbing oxygen from the atmosphere?- a)Underground
- b)Aerial
- c)Tap
- d)Fibrous
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Underground
b)
Aerial
c)
Tap
d)
Fibrous
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Rahul Kumar answered |
Explanation: Mangrove plants develop specialized aerial roots, called pneumatophores, to obtain oxygen from the air in waterlogged environments.
Amphibians are also referred to as ___________.- a)Warm-blooded animals
- b)Cold-blooded animals
- c)Hot-blooded animals
- d)Chilled-blooded animals
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Warm-blooded animals
b)
Cold-blooded animals
c)
Hot-blooded animals
d)
Chilled-blooded animals
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Edu Impact answered |
Amphibians are ectothermic, meaning they rely on external sources to regulate their body temperature, hence they are referred to as cold-blooded animals.
Ghee is a type of clarified butter which originated in ancient India and commonly used in cooking. It is obtained from:- a)Buttermilk
- b)Curd
- c)Cream
- d)None of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Buttermilk
b)
Curd
c)
Cream
d)
None of these
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Rahul Kumar answered |
Ghee is traditionally made from curd by separating the butterfat from the milk solids.
Which part of the plant forms seeds which, in turn, grow into plants again?- a)Stem
- b)Root
- c)Leaf
- d)Flower
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Stem
b)
Root
c)
Leaf
d)
Flower
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Edu Impact answered |
Explanation: Flowers contain reproductive structures that develop into seeds upon pollination and fertilization, leading to the growth of new plants.
Which animal has thick eyelids that help the animal prevent itself from dust entering the eye?- a)Camel
- b)Goat
- c)Horse
- d)None of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Camel
b)
Goat
c)
Horse
d)
None of these
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Edu Impact answered |
Explanation: Camels have thick, protective eyelids that shield their eyes from blowing sand and dust in arid environments.
Germination is the process in which a seed grows into ________ under favorable conditions.- a)Plant
- b)Sapling
- c)Seedling
- d)Bud
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Plant
b)
Sapling
c)
Seedling
d)
Bud
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Rahul Kumar answered |
Explanation: Germination is the process where a seed begins to grow into a young plant, known as a seedling, under suitable environmental conditions.
Plants are the ____________ producers of energy.- a)Secondary
- b)Primary
- c)Both a and b
- d)None of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Secondary
b)
Primary
c)
Both a and b
d)
None of these
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Rahul Kumar answered |
Explanation: Plants are primary producers because they convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.
Rubber, gum, resins are obtained from- a)Animals
- b)Insects
- c)Trees
- d)None of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Animals
b)
Insects
c)
Trees
d)
None of these
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Rahul Kumar answered |
Explanation: Rubber, gum, and resins are all natural substances obtained from various species of trees.
What helps the birds like eagles and hawks in spotting their prey?- a)Sharp smelling power
- b)Good hearing
- c)Sharp eyesight
- d)Loud voice
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Sharp smelling power
b)
Good hearing
c)
Sharp eyesight
d)
Loud voice
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Rahul Kumar answered |
Birds of prey, such as eagles and hawks, have exceptionally sharp eyesight, which aids them in spotting and capturing their prey.
Which of these is the larva of a housefly?- a)Maggot
- b)Caterpillar
- c)Larva
- d)None of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Maggot
b)
Caterpillar
c)
Larva
d)
None of these
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Rahul Kumar answered |
The larva of a housefly is commonly known as a maggot.
Which of the following is NOT an example of adaptations in plants or animals?- a)Migration
- b)Aestivation
- c)Hibernation
- d)Transpiration
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Migration
b)
Aestivation
c)
Hibernation
d)
Transpiration
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Edu Impact answered |
Explanation: Transpiration is a natural process in plants where water is lost through the stomata, not necessarily an adaptation.
Which of the following trees are commonly big in size with large canopy?- a)Rubber
- b)Gulmohar
- c)Fir
- d)Oak
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Rubber
b)
Gulmohar
c)
Fir
d)
Oak
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Edu Impact answered |
Oak trees are known for their large size and expansive canopies, providing ample shade and habitat for various organisms.
___________ flick their tongues.- a)Reptiles
- b)Amphibians
- c)Aquatic
- d)Mammals
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Reptiles
b)
Amphibians
c)
Aquatic
d)
Mammals
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Edu Impact answered |
Reptiles, such as snakes, use their flicking tongues to gather scent particles from the air, helping them detect prey and navigate their surroundings.
Bryophyllum is a species of plant that reproduce through ______.- a)Leaf buds
- b)Eyes
- c)Rhizome
- d)Bulbil
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Leaf buds
b)
Eyes
c)
Rhizome
d)
Bulbil
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Rahul Kumar answered |
Bryophyllum plants reproduce through the formation of new plants from the leaf margins or buds.
Roots have small thread-like structures called ______.- a)Root hair
- b)Root cap
- c)Taproot
- d)Fibrous root
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Root hair
b)
Root cap
c)
Taproot
d)
Fibrous root
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Edu Impact answered |
Root hairs are small, thread-like structures that increase the surface area of roots for absorption of water and nutrients.
Few organisms lay eggs, few organisms give birth to the young ones. Which type of organisms give birth to the young ones?- a)Reptiles
- b)Mammals
- c)Amphibians
- d)None of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Reptiles
b)
Mammals
c)
Amphibians
d)
None of these
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Edu Impact answered |
Mammals typically give birth to live young rather than laying eggs.
The trees of some regions grow tall and close to each other to protect from _____.- a)snow
- b)heat and wind
- c)cold and wind
- d)rains
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
snow
b)
heat and wind
c)
cold and wind
d)
rains
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Rahul Kumar answered |
Tall trees in certain regions grow closely together to create a canopy that provides shade and shelter from excessive heat and wind.
In which region the rubber plant is mainly found?- a)Plains
- b)Colder
- c)Rain forests
- d)Coastal
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Plains
b)
Colder
c)
Rain forests
d)
Coastal
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Edu Impact answered |
Rubber plants thrive in the warm, moist climates of tropical rainforests.
Echolocation is also known as ______- a)Chemsonar
- b)Physonar
- c)Zoosonar
- d)Biosonar
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Chemsonar
b)
Physonar
c)
Zoosonar
d)
Biosonar
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Rahul Kumar answered |
Echolocation, utilized by animals like bats and dolphins, is often referred to as biosonar, as it involves emitting sound waves to navigate and locate objects.
Food is stored in the roots of- a)Potato
- b)Sweet potato
- c)Onion
- d)Ginger
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Potato
b)
Sweet potato
c)
Onion
d)
Ginger
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Edu Impact answered |
Explanation: Sweet potatoes store carbohydrates in their roots.
Which body part helps to protect the animals living in mountainous regions from severe cold?- a)Fat limbs
- b)White skin
- c)Thick fur
- d)Thin structure
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
a)
Fat limbs
b)
White skin
c)
Thick fur
d)
Thin structure
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Edu Impact answered |
Explanation: Thick fur provides insulation and helps animals retain body heat, essential for survival in cold environments.
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