Lesson 2 - So many kinds of animals!
A. What’s the solution ?
Mosquitoes grow in stagnant water. They spread diseases like malaria, dengue, and chikungunya. Steps are to be taken to stop their growth.
Ans: The following steps must be taken to stop mosquito growth:
(i) Clear the stagnant water in and around your house.
(ii) Keep the rain gutters and drains clean.
(iii) Empty, drain, or cover all things that can and may hold standing water.
B. Think and tell.
(1) A beetle is an animal that flies. But is it a bird or an insect?
Ans: A beetle is an insect.
(2) What is common between a fish and a chameleon?
Ans: A fish and a chameleon both lay eggs.
(3) Name an animal which has stripes on its body.
Ans: Zebra and tiger.
(4) Why do people who live in deserts keep camels?
Ans: Camels can carry various types of heavy goods and can travel without food or water for long periods of time.
(5) Why do people keep sheep?
Ans: People keep sheep because they get wool, milk, etc. from them.
(6) Why do people keep hens?
Ans: People keep hens because they get eggs and meat from them.
(7) Write the names of animals which run very fast.
Ans: Horses, leopards, deer, etc.
(8) Write the names of birds which soar high into the sky.
Ans: Eagles, vultures, hawks, etc.
(9) Which animals have spots on their body?
Ans: Giraffes, cheetahs, leopards, zebras, tigers, etc. have spots on their bodies.
(10) Which animals have a mane?
Ans: Lions, horses, etc. have a mane.
C. Fill in the blanks.
All crows are ________. All parrots are ________. But, cows have different colours. They may be black, ________ or ________.
Ans: All crows are black. All parrots are colourful. But, cows have different colours. They may be black, brown or white.
D. Find and tell.
Obtain a picture of any one of the following animals :
Shekru (giant squirrel), hariyal (yellow-footed green pigeon), rhinoceros, lion. Collect some information about it. Write it down and present it to your class.
Ans: Students must do this on their own.
E. Answer the following questions :
(1) From which animals do we get milk?
Ans: Cows, goats, buffalo gives us milk.
(2) Why do we not want mice in our houses?
Ans: Mice and rats destroy stored grain and gnaw on other things in the house, so we do not want them in our houses.
(3) Where do we find fish?
Ans: We find fish in water.
(4) Which animals have feathers on their body?
Ans: Birds have feathers on their body.
(5) How many legs do birds have?
Ans: Birds have only two legs.
F. True or false?
(1) An egret is white.
Ans: True
(2) A parrot has scales on its body.
Ans: False
(3) A cat is useful for carrying burdens.
Ans: False
(4) A house lizard has hair on its body.
Ans: False
(5) A cock does not fly very high.
Ans: True
G. Match the following:
| Group A | Group B |
|---|---|
(1) Chameleons | (1) Have six legs |
(2) Kites | (2) Creep or crawl |
(3) Bats | (3) Live in water |
(4) Butterflies | (4) Can fly but are not birds |
(5) Fish | (5) Soar high in the sky |
Ans:
| Group A | Group B |
|---|---|
(1) Chameleons | (2) Creep or crawl |
(2) Kites | (5) Soar high in the sky |
(3) Bats | (1) Have six legs |
(4) Butterflies | (4) Can fly but are not birds |
(5) Fish | (3) Live in water |
H. Name the following animals:
(1) Make cobwebs.
Ans: Spider
(2) Is colourful.
Ans: Peacock
(3) Has a trunk.
Ans: Elephant
(4) Runs with great speed.
Ans: Deer
I. How many legs do each of the following animals have?
• Snake
Ans: No legs
• Eagle
Ans: Two legs
• Deer
Ans: Four legs
• House lizard
Ans: Four legs
• Housefly
Ans: Six legs