Class 5 Animals: Habitat and Adaptation Worksheet

Class 5 Animals: Habitat and Adaptation Worksheet

 

Section A – Fill in the blanks (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

1. The place where an animal lives naturally is called its __________.
2. Animals that live on land are called __________ animals.
3. Deserts are usually very __________ during the day and cooler at night.
4. __________ is the coldest place on Earth.
5. Oceans form the largest __________ habitat on the planet.
6. Birds have __________ that help them to fly.
7. Fish breathe through __________.
8. Snakes shed their skin in a process called __________.
9. A tortoise is protected by a hard __________.
10. During winter, some animals go into long sleep called __________.

 

Section B – Match the following (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

A	B

1. Camel | Cold region
2. Polar bear | Hot desert
3. Snow leopard | Forest
4. Lion | Freshwater
5. Whale | Saltwater
6. Scales | Snake
7. Shell | Snail
8. Feathers | Bird
9. Flippers | Dolphin
10. Spiracles | Cockroach

 

Section C – True or False (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

1. Forests are covered only with sand.
2. A penguin lives in polar regions.
3. Frogs use webbed feet for swimming.
4. Crocodiles have feathers on their body.
5. Freshwater is always safe to drink.
6. A yak is found in mountains.
7. Earthworms breathe through moist skin.
8. A hoverfly mimics a wasp.
9. Migration means changing body colour.
10. Bears hibernate in winter.

 

Section D – Very Short Answer Questions (10 × 1 = 10 marks)

(Answer in 1 sentence)

1. Name two desert animals.
2. Which is the largest desert in the world?
3. Write one example of an aquatic mammal.
4. What helps birds to remain light while flying?
5. Name two animals that live in forests.
6. Give one example of an animal that uses mimicry.
7. Which organ do fish use to breathe?
8. Name one animal that estivates in summer.
9. What is moulting?
10. Give one example of a polar animal.

Section E – Short Answer Questions (10 × 1 = 10 marks)