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Climate and Animal Adaptations

Climate Zones

Question 1mcq

Which statement describes climate rather than weather?

A.It is raining at 4 p.m. today.

B.The wind is strong this morning.

C.Chennai is generally hot and humid for much of the year.

D.The maximum temperature today is

32^\circ C

Question 2mcq

Why can weather change within a few hours but climate cannot be decided in a few hours?

A.Climate is the same as today’s wind speed.

B.Climate is only the rainfall on one day.

C.Weather is recorded only once in 100 years.

D.Climate is based on long-term average weather patterns.

Question 3mcq

A newsreader says, “Delhi may have a thunderstorm this evening.” This is mainly about:

A.Weather

B.Climate

C.Adaptation only

D.A food chain

Question 4mcq

A student writes, “The climate of my city on Monday was cloudy.” Which word should replace climate?

A.Habitat

B.Weather

C.Adaptation

D.Migration

Question 5mcq

Which evidence is best for describing the climate of a place?

A.One photo of a cloudy sky

B.A single afternoon temperature

C.Temperature and rainfall records collected over many years

D.One student’s picnic experience

Adaptations for Survival

Question 6mcq

A place has very low temperatures for most of the year and long periods of snow. Which climate description fits best?

A.Hot and dry climate

B.Warm and wet tropical climate

C.Moderate coastal climate only

D.Cold climate

Question 7mcq

A region is hot and receives heavy rainfall through much of the year. Which animals are most likely to need adaptations for climbing, camouflage and a varied diet?

A.Tropical rainforest animals

B.Polar animals only

C.Desert animals only

D.Deep-sea animals only

Question 8mcq

Which climate condition creates the greatest need to reduce water loss?

A.Cold and snowy climate

B.Hot and dry climate

C.Warm and wet climate

D.Cool and rainy climate

Question 9mcq

Why do animals in different climate zones show different body features?

A.All animals randomly choose body parts.

B.Climate has no effect on survival.

C.Different climates create different survival problems.

D.Only colour of the soil decides body parts.

Question 10mcq

A habitat is warm, wet and full of tall trees. Which feature would be least useful as a main adaptation there?

A.Strong limbs for climbing

B.Camouflage among leaves

C.Diet that uses fruits, leaves or insects

D.A very thick layer of fat for icy water