Get complete Class 5 Science Chapter 2 Animals Habitat and Adaptations question answers, MCQs, fill in the blanks, true/false, match the following, short and long answers, and revision notes
- Tick (✓) the right answer.
- __________ swims with the help of flippers.
(a) Turtle (b) Fish (c) Dolphin (d) Crocodile
Answer: (c) Dolphin
- __________ are reptiles that have no limbs.
(a) Lizards (b) Crocodiles (c) Snakes (d) Chameleons
Answer: (c) Snakes
- __________ breathe through their moist skins.
(a) Humans (b) Starfishes (c) Tortoises (d) Earthworms
Answer: (d) Earthworms
- The natural place where an animal lives is called its __________.
(a) Home (b) House (c) Habitat (d) Nest
Answer: (c) Habitat
- The __________ flies thousands of kilometres to reach India.
(a) Arctic tern (b) Siberian crane (c) Monarch butterfly (d) Penguin
Answer: (b) Siberian crane
- __________ use only hindlimbs to walk.
(a) Human beings (b) Kangaroos (c) Lions (d) Lizards
Answer: (b) Kangaroos
- Fill in the blanks with appropriate words.
- __________ are hot and dry places.
(Polar regions / Deserts)
Answer: Deserts
- __________ can live both on land and in water.
(Fishes / Frogs)
Answer: Frogs
- Earthworm breathes with the help of __________.
(skin / gills)
Answer: Skin
- __________ are the largest habitat on the Earth.
(Oceans / Rivers)
Answer: Oceans
- High mountains are very __________ places.
(hot / cold)
Answer: Cold
- Write ‘T’ for True and ‘F’ for False statements.
- Flesh-eating animals are called carnivores.
Answer: T
- Frogs breathe through their lungs in water.
Answer: F
(Correct Statement: Frogs breathe through their skin in water.)
- Ducks use webbed feet to swim in water.
Answer: T
- Fish have scales for breathing.
Answer: F
(Correct Statement: Fish breathe through gills.)
- An animal’s habitat provides it only food.
Answer: F
(Correct Statement: A habitat provides food, water, air and shelter.)
- Match the following.
| Column A | Column B | Answer |
| 1. Shells | (c) Tortoise | 1 → (c) |
| 2. Feathers | (d) Bird | 2 → (d) |
| 3. Scales | (e) Fish | 3 → (e) |
| 4. Wool | (a) Sheep | 4 → (a) |
| 5. Camouflage | (b) Chameleon | 5 → (b) |
Let’s Think and Answer –
- Short Answer Questions
- Define habitat.
Answer:
A habitat is the natural home or place where an animal lives and gets food, water, air and shelter.
- Write names of the five main habitats.
Answer:
The five main habitats are:
- Forest
- Desert
- Mountains and Polar Regions
- Freshwater
- Ocean
- What is the function of fur on the body of a bear?
Answer:
The fur on a bear’s body keeps it warm and protects it from cold weather.
- With which organ do tadpoles breathe?
Answer:
Tadpoles breathe through gills.
- What makes the body of a bird light?
Answer:
The hollow bones of a bird make its body light and help it fly.
- Long Answer Questions
- Describe any two habitats in detail.
Answer:
Forest Habitat
A forest is a large area covered with many trees and plants. Animals like lions, tigers, monkeys, deer and elephants live in forests. Forests provide food, water and shelter to animals.
Desert Habitat
A desert is a dry place with very little rainfall. It is hot during the day and cold at night. Animals like camels, snakes and lizards live in deserts. They are adapted to survive with less water.
- What is camouflage? How does it help the animals?
Answer:
Camouflage is the ability of some animals to blend with their surroundings. It helps animals hide from enemies and also helps them catch prey. For example, a chameleon changes its colour to match its surroundings.
- Describe three adaptations of body coverings in animals.
Answer:
- a) Scales:
Fish and reptiles have scales. Fish scales protect them in water, while reptile scales prevent water loss. - b) Feathers:
Birds have feathers that help them fly, keep them warm and protect them from rain. - c) Fur or Wool:
Animals like bears and sheep have fur or wool that keeps their bodies warm and protects them from cold. - Write a note on adaptations for breathing in animals.
Answer:
Animals breathe in different ways according to their habitat.
- Insects breathe through spiracles.
- Fish breathe through gills.
- Frogs and earthworms can breathe through their skin.
- Birds, reptiles and mammals breathe through lungs.
These breathing organs help animals survive in different environments.
- Describe adaptations of feeding habits in animals.
Answer:
Animals are divided into three groups based on their food habits.
Herbivores: Eat only plants. They have broad, flat teeth for grinding food. Example: Cow, Deer.
Carnivores: Eat the flesh of other animals. They have sharp teeth and claws for tearing meat. Example: Lion, Tiger.
Omnivores: Eat both plants and animals. They have teeth suitable for eating different kinds of food. Example: Human beings, Bears.
- HOTS Questions
- Do you think a lion requires camouflage?
Answer:
Yes. A lion’s yellow-brown body blends with dry grass. This camouflage helps it hide from prey and hunt easily.
- Why do some mammals live in water?
Answer:
Some mammals, such as whales and dolphins, are adapted to live in water. Their streamlined bodies and fins help them swim easily, but they still breathe air through lungs.
- How are the wings of insects different from those of birds?
Answer:
Birds have feather-covered wings with strong muscles and hollow bones that help them fly. Insects have thin wings without feathers. Their wings are attached to the outer body and help them fly differently from birds.