CBSE Worksheet-22

Class VII Science (Weather, Climate and Adaptations of Animals to Climate)

1. An animal found in desert

a. Penguin
b. Frog
c. Camel
d. Polar bear
2. Blubber is a layer of fat below the skin in some animals to
a. Protect from heat
b. Protect from extreme cold
c. Provide food during unfavorable condition
d. Protect the internal organ from injury.
3. Which one is not an adaptation of camel for desert condition
a. It excrete very little of urine and dry dung.
b. It perspires a lot to keep the body cool
c. Its feet are broad with paddy soles
d. It has hump which stores fat
4. Atmospheric pressure is measured with the help of
a. Barometer
b. Thermometer
c. Hygrometer
d. All of these.
5. Match the following
Column A

Column B

a. Desert

i. Slowest mover

b. Seal

ii. Winter sleep

c. Hibernation

iii. Camel

d. Blubber

iv. Polar region

e. Snail

v. Layer of fat deposit

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6. Fill in the blanks.

a. The average weather condition over a long period of time is termed as ---------.
b. In ---------- the temperature is high and scanty rainfall.
c. The temperature in ------------- dips to as low as -370C during winter.
d. ----------- are found in tropical rainforests.
e. Penguins are found in ---------------- region.
7. Why do some animals develop the ability to camouflage?
8. How does a camel adapt in the hot deserts?
9. Name three elements that determine the weather of a place.
10. Write the adaptive features of following animals in very cold climate.
a. Polar bear
b. Penguin
c. Seals

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Answer key

1. c
2. b
3. b
4. a
5. (a) (iii), (b) (iv), (c) (ii), (d) (v), (e) (i).
6. (a) Climate (b) desert(c) poles (d) toucan (e) polar.
7. Some animals develop the ability of camouflage because it helps them to mix up with
the surroundings. This helps them to protect against the predators.
8. Camels have following adaptive features to sustain in desert:
a. Can drink 50 litres of water in one gulp.
b. It does not perspire.
c. It has broad feet for walking
d. Log legs to avoid heat of sand.
9. Weather of a place depends upon:
a. Humidity
b. Temperature
c. Wind.
10. Adaptive features of
a. Polar bear- thick layer of fur, strong sense of smell.
b. Penguin stream lined body, thick skin and white body part.
c. Seals stream lined body, thick layer of fat is present in the skin.

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