Test: Adaptation in Animals- 2 - Class 4 MCQ

A thick layer of fat in whales help them in protecting themselves in the cold weather.

The scaly skin of snakes helps them in crawling and protect the skin drying.

Webbed feet helps aquatic birds like the duck in swimming.

A chameleon changes its skin colour to brown when it sits on the branch of a tree.

• Aerial animals are specifically adapted to live and thrive in the air.
• Examples include birds, bats, and insects, which have features like wings for flying.
• These animals often hunt, mate, and migrate in the air, making it their primary habitat.
• In contrast, animals that spend time in water, on land, or underground are classified differently.

A vulture feed on dead animals and on left over flesh of dead bodies of animals.

Camels can survive in desert environments because they have the ability to store water. This adaptation helps them endure long periods without water and cope with the extreme heat of the desert.

Cacti have a thick, waxy skin that minimizes water loss, an essential adaptation for survival in arid desert environments.
This waxy layer helps to reduce evaporation, allowing the cactus to retain moisture for longer periods, which is crucial given the scarce water availability in deserts.
While other adaptations, like deep roots, are beneficial, the thick, waxy skin is a primary feature directly related to conserving water.