The Tropical Rainforests

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Question 7
The tropical rainforest has a large population of animals. Explain why it is so?

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Question 6
Following are some of the characteristics of animals:
(i) Diets heavy on fruits(ii) White fur(iii) Need to migrate(iv) Loud voice(v) Sticky pads on feet(vi) Layer of fat under skin(vii) Wide and large paws(viii) Bright colors(ix) Strong tails(x) Long and large beak
For each characteristic indicate whether it is an adaptation for tropical rainforests or Polar Regions. Do you think that some of these characteristics can be adapted for both regions?

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Following are some of the characteristics of animals:

(i) Diets heavy on fruits

(ii) White fur

(iii) Need to migrate

(iv) Loud voice

(v) Sticky pads on feet

(vi) Layer of fat under the skin

(vii) Wide and large paws

(viii) Bright colors

(ix) Strong tails

(x) Long and large beak

For each characteristic indicate whether it is an adaptation for tropical rainforests or polar regions. Do you think that some of these characteristics can be adapted for both regions?

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Mention the important characteristics of tropical rain forests. Which types of animals are inhabitants of this area? Explain in detail. [5 MARKS]

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The bird shown in the above is called as a Toucan. It lives in the rainforests of Southern and Central America. Why does it have such a long beak?

1. To fight with other birds

2. To get caught by predators

3. To show off to female birds

4. To help pluck difficult to reach fruits in trees

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Name two animals each that live in the polar region and tropical rain forests.

Q. The ________ region has a hot climate.

1. polar
2. tropical
3. coastal
4. northern

Q. Identify the animal which is adapted to live in polar regions.

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Q. How have the animals living in the polar regions adapted themselves? [2 MARKS]

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Write a note on tropical regions. [3 MARKS]

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A carnivore with stripes on its body moves very fast while catching its prey. It is likely to be found in
(i) polar regions
(ii) deserts
(iii) oceans
(iv) tropical rainforests

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Monkey tails help them grip branches. Say true or false

1. True

2. False

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How does an elephant living in the tropical rainforest adapt itself?

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Which among the following adaptations is not common to polar bears, penguins, seals and whales?

1. Thick oily fur coats

2. Limbs adapted for swimming

3. Thick layer of blubber under their skin

4. All of the above

Q. Which of these adaptations in penguins help them swim?

1. White fur
2. Thick skin
3. Stream-lined body
4. Fat under skin

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Which of the following regions are located around the equator?

1. Temperate regions

2. Tropical rainforests

3. Polar regions

4. None of these

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What kind of climate is present in a tropical rainforest region?

1. Cold and humid

2. Hot and dry

3. Hot and Humid

4. Extremely cold

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In which of the following regions do we have an equal duration of days and nights throughout the year?

1. Temperate regions

2. Polar regions

3. Tropical rainforests

4. Polar regions and grasslands

Q. Name two animals each that live in polar region and tropical rain forests. [2 marks]

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Question 4
Paheli went to a wildlife sanctuary where she saw dense vegetation of trees, shrubs, herbs and also a variety of animals like monkeys, birds, elephants, snakes, frogs, etc. The most likely location of this sanctuary is in the -

(a) Temperate region
(b) Tropical region
(c) Polar region
(d) Coastal region

Q. Why penguins don't fly?

Q. The earth is divided into temperate, tropical and regions based on the different climatic conditions.

1. polar
2. lattitude
3. longitude
4. equator

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Rainforest offer hospitable climatic conditions to support huge population of animals. Explaine how?

Q. The tropical rainforest has a wide range of animals. Explain why ?

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In India, tropical rainforests are found in which areas? (You may choose more than one option)

1. Western Ghats

2. Purvanchal Himalaya

3. Chotanagpur Plateau

4. Andaman and Nicobar Islands

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Which of the following regions have an equal duration of days and nights throughout the year?

1. Polar regions and grasslands

2. Tropical rainforests

3. Temperate regions

4. Polar regions

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The climate in tropical region is generally:

1. cold

2. moderate

3. dry

4. hot

Q. Given below is a list of climatic conditions and some examples of animals. Read them carefully and place the items in the relevant columns as shown.
Penguin, Gorilla, Monkey, Reindeer, Assam, Greenland, Sun does not rise for six months, Hot and humid climate, Days and nights are almost equal in length throughout the year, Winter temperature around $-{37}^{\circ }\text{C}$, Western Ghats

Q. Which of the following animals possess split hooves to get a grip on icy grounds?

1. Snow leopard
2. Camels
3. Yak
4. Lion

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The climate in the tropical region is generally:

1. moderate

2. dry

3. cold

4. hot