Fill in the Blanks. (Pick the correct word from the options in brackets)
(i) Animals that animals can be kept at home are called _____ animals(domestic/wild)
(ii) _____ animals live in forests. (Wild/Domestic)
(iii) Hens give us _____. (eggs/wool)
(iv) Insects have _____ legs. (six/four)
(v) Cows give us _____. (milk/wool)
(vi) Birds have _____ to fly. (feet/wings)
Ans:
(i) Animals that animals can be kept at home are called domestic animals
Those animals that depend on humans for its shelter, food, water, and general care are called domestic animals.
(ii) Wild animals live in forests.
Animals that live in jungles, forests or in nature and hunt their own food and water are called wild animals.
(iii) Hens give us eggs.
Chickens provide two sources of food frequently consumed by humans: their meat, also known as chicken, and eggs which they lay.
(iv) Insects have six legs.
Insects have six legs and two antennae.
(v) Cows give us milk.
Cow gives us milk and a sheep gives us wool.
(vi) Birds have wings to fly.
Birds fly with the help of their wings.
TRUE or FALSE
(Write TRUE or FALSE for given statements)
(i) A mosquito has six legs.
Ans: True
Mosquitoes, like all insects, have six legs. This is a defining characteristic of insects.
(ii) A dog lives in water.
Ans: False
Dogs usually live on land, not in the water. They can swim for fun, like when you play in a pool, but they don’t stay in the water all the time.
(iii) A parrot is a pet animal.
Ans: True
Parrots are colorful birds that people like to keep in their homes as pets. They can learn to copy sounds and say words, which makes them fun pets!
(iv) Crocodiles live on land.
Ans: True
Crocodiles breathe air through lungs, so they must come onto land or the water’s surface. They can walk and crawl on land using their strong legs and tail for support.
Name the following
(i) Two wild animals.
(ii) Two birds.
(iii) Two domestic animals.
(iv) Two pet animals.
Ans: (i) Tiger and Lion
Write Letters. (Names of some animals are given below. Write ‘W’ for wild, ‘P’ for pet and ‘F’ for farm animals)
Crossword Puzzle
(Fill in the boxes using the clues given below to complete the crossword.)
Answer the following questions
(i) What is a wild animal?
Ans: Animals that live in nature / forest (i.e. shelter is not provided by man) and are responsible for getting their own food and water are called wild animals. Examples include foxes, deer, lion, bear, giraffe etc.
(ii) What are domestic animals?
Ans: Those animals that depend on humans for its shelter, food, water, and general care are called domestic animals. Examples include house cats, dogs, parakeets, a cow, horse, sheep, pig etc.
(iii) Where will you find tigers and lions?
Ans: We can find tigers and lions in the forest, they are wild animals.
(iv) Do all animals eat only plants?
Ans: No, some animals eat plants and some eat flesh.
(v) Name two birds that cannot fly.
Ans: Two birds that cannot fly are:
- Ostrich
- Penguin