Adaptation of Animals to Hot and Dry Climate


 
 
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Adaptation of Animals to Hot and Dry Climate

Adaptation: Adaptation is the ability to adjust to one’s surroundings.

Adaptations of animals to different climates: Climate differs from place to place. That is why animals have special characteristics that enable them to live in a particular climate. These special characteristics are called adaptations.

Hot and Dry Climates:

In hot and dry climates, water is scarce and animals need adaptations to conserve water.

1. Camels:

  • Camels have long eyelashes, ear hair and nostrils that they can close to keep the sand out when wind blows.
  • They have thick eyebrows that provide shade from the sun.
  • Their wide feet help them to walk on sand without sinking into it.
  • The hump of a camel is a reservoir of fatty tissues. It can go a week without water.
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    _____________________ are active only during morning and evening to escape the heat.

    Right Option : B
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    Question : 2

    ________________________ have long eyelashes, ear hair and nostrils that they can close to keep the sand out when wind blows.

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 3

    Camels can withstand body temperatures from ____________________ throughout the day.

    Right Option : A
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