Adaptations in Mountain Animals

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Give two example of response to stimuli in animals

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List the adaptations in mountain goat.

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Animals in the mountain habitat will contain more red blood cells in their body.

1. True

2. False

Q. Why do small children have red cheeks who are living in a higher altitude?

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How is a snow leopard adapted to live in extremely cold mountain regions having snow all around?

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Name any two mountain animals. Describe the adaptations in them.

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Write two ways in which a mountain goat is adapted to the cold and rocky environment of its habitat?

Q. Which among the following is/are the adaptation(s) that are found in animals living in mountainous areas?

1. Strong and flexible hooves.
2. More number of RBCs.
3. Thick skin
4. Short legs

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Why do mountain goats have long legs and flexible hooves?

1. To walk over mountain bushes.

2. To easily jump from rock to rock.

3. To protect themselves from the cold.

4. All of the above.

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Why mountain goats have double layers of wooly coat ?

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Give any three adaptive features of mountain goat.

Q. Which of the following adaptations is not found in mountain organisms?

1. Thick fur on body
2. Thick skin with long hair
3. Cone-shaped plants
4. Flat feet

Q. Read the given passage and answer the following questions.

Animal X, Y and Z are found in completely different habitats. Animal X stay away from the intense heat during the day, they stay in burrows deep in the sand and come out only during the night. Animal Y has thick skin or fur to protect itself from cold. Animal Z has strong teeth for chewing hard plant stems of the forest.

Identify the type of habitat in which these animals are found.

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What special features prevent the mountain goat from slipping on the rocks?

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Which of the following animal is present in the mountain habitat?

1. Snow leopard

2. Camel

3. Penguin

4. Polar bear

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Try to identify the following photographs/figures, and
Give the habitats of organisms shown :

Q. Which of the following adaptations are seen in Mountain goat?

1. Paddle to run
2. Long eyelashes
3. white fur
4. None of the above