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Q7. Which of the following special features are found in camels to protect their
knees from getting burnt on hot desert?
(a) Thick and leathery patches on knees
(b) Broad and padded feet
(c) Long and strong legs
(d) Long eyelashes

Q8. ‘During the day, they hide in their burrows and come out only during the
night when it is cooler.’
Which of the following animals show the above behaviour?
(a) Camel
(b) Tiger
(c) Kangaroo rats
(d) Seal

Q9. Camel has two rows of long eyelashes to -
(a) Protect its eyes from dust and pollution
(b) Protect its eyes from sand and glare of sunlight
(c) Make them look beautiful
(d) To see the things clearly in deserts

Q10. Animals in deserts are adapted to tackle the problem of mainly -
(a) Walking on sand
(b) Lacking of food
(c) Reproduction
(d) Water scarcity

SUBJECTIVE
Marks Level

Q1. Why does the kangaroo rat not drink water? 1 E

Q2. Write the role large ears of Fennec fox play. 1 E

Q3. What do you understand by nocturnal animals? Write two 3 Av
adaptive features of kangaroo rat.

Q4. What type of weather exists in desert regions? 3 Av

Q5. Write three adaptive features of camel. 3 D

Q6. (a) Where do animals in the desert get their water from? 5 D

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