Weather, Climate and Adaptations of Animals to Climate
Weather, Climate and Adaptations of Animals to Climate
Questions
On which of the following factors does the climate of a region depends?
- Whether the region is hilly or plain.
- The ability to transfer water to the atmosphere.
- The amount of sunshine it gets.
- The presence or absence of rainfall.
- All of the above
Aneesh was looking at the weather report of Ludhiana in his newspaper. Which of the following information would not be provided in the weather report?
- Maximum and minimum temperature for the day.
- Sunset time for the day.
- Maximum and minimum available sunshine for the day.
- Time of moon set for that day.
- Sunrise time for the next day.
Which of the following factor/s are responsible for favourable life conditions on Earth
a. Sufficient distance of Earth from Sun.
b. The presence of layer of carbon dioxide and water vapour.
c. The presence of layer of ozone.
- only a
- a and b
- a, b and c
- only c
- b and c
Which of the following is not a migratory bird?
- Northern cardinal
- Siberian crane
- Yellow wagtail
- European swallow
- Blue throat
The harmful UV rays are blocked before reaching Earth from the Sun. Which of the following gases block these rays?
- Carbon dioxide
- Ozone
- Hydrogen
- Nitrogen
- Oxygen
Which of the following is not a tropical plant?
- Kapok
- Palm
- Pasque flower
- Strangler fig
- Liana
Which of the following countries is the hottest due to its geographical position?
- Canada
- Nigeria
- England
- Greenland
- Russia
_______________ is not an adaptation of polar bears.
- Three pair of eyelids.
- Long, curved and sharp claws.
- Wide and large paws.
- Body having two thick layers of furs.
- Ability to close nostrils.
Which of the following statements is/are false
a. The amount of sunshine a place gets depends upon the time of the day and the season.
b. An instrument called barometer is used to measure the rainfall of a place.
c. Maximum and minimum thermometers are used to record the maximum and minimum temperature everyday.
- only a
- a and b
- only b
- a and c
- only c
Which of the following are the characteristics of tropical rainforests
a. Plenty of rainfall distributed throughout the year.
b. High temperatures throughout summers.
c. Length of day and night almost equal throughout the year.
- only a
- a and b
- a, b and c
- only c
- b and c
Which of the following animals do not live in tropical regions?
- Seals
- Monkeys
- Tigers
- Lions
- Lizards
Which of the following is/are an adaptation of red-eyed frog?
- Two pairs of eyelids
- Sticky pads in feet
- Streamlined body
- Ability to close nostrils
- Strong tail
Which of the following is/are an adaptation of monkeys?
- Hair-covered hands
- Less-developed brain
- Long tail
- Sticky pads in feet
- Webbed feet
The climate of the tropical rainforest region is _________________.
- hot and humid
- hot and dry
- cold and humid
- cold and dry
- hot and wet
Which of the following is/are not an adaptation of penguins?
- White fur
- Feathery coat as well as a layer of fat
- Webbed feet
- Streamlined body
- Large claws
Which of the following is/are not an adaptation of elephants?
- Large ears
- Tusks as modified teeth
- Large and big trunk
- Long tail
- Massive size
Which of the following animals does not live in the polar region?
- Reindeer
- Foxes
- Oxen
- Elephant
- Whales
Which of the following is/are not an adaptation of lions?
- Sensitive hearing
- Sharp claws
- Thick skin
- Dull teeth
- Whiskers
Camels do not have __________ as an adaptation.
- three rows of long eyelashes
- nostrils that can be closed
- fats stored in the hump
- thick leathery patches on knees
- long and strong legs
Which of the following is/are an adaptation of toucan bird?
- Large, long beak
- Small claws
- Three pairs of eyelids
- Broad and thick tongue
- None of these
Which of the following is/are not an adaptation of ostrich?
- Long legs
- Flexible knees
- Three-toed feet
- Eyes on the sides of the head
- Upper part covered with feathers