Objective Answers-35 Questions

Fill in the blanks.

Q1.1. Birds that do not use their wings to fly are known as ___________________ birds.

Q2.2. Some birds use their _____________ to paddle in the water.

Q3.3. Birds use their ___________ to eat food and carry nest-building materials.

Q4.4. ________________________ help keep birds warm in cold weather.

Q5.5. Birds use their ______________ to perch.

Write whether the following are true or false.

Q6.2. Swans have webbed feet to paddle in the water.

Q7.3. Cranes have long toes to walk in water and wetland.

Q8.4. Weaver birds build their nests using pebbles and stones.

Q9.5. Feathers of some birds help them to hide from their enemies.

Choose the correct answer.

Q10.1.Short and broad wings help birds ______________.

fly quickly fly at high speeds fly high glide

Q11.2. Long and pointed wings help birds _____________.

fly quickly fly at high speeds fly high glide

Q12.3. To tear the meat of their prey, a falcon uses its _________ beak.

Flat hooked long small

Q13.4. To pick fish and other animals out of the water, a heron uses its _________ beak.

Long short hooked flat

Q14.5. Eagles have strong and long feet with curved claws that help them _________ and kill their
prey.

Climb grasp perch run

Answer the following questions in 2 or 3 sentences.

Q15.2. Describe the feet of birds that live in water.

Q16.1. Penguins use their wings to ____________.
Q17.2. Ostriches use their ________________ to balance while walking and running.

Q18.3. An ostrich is an example of a_____________ bird.

Q19.4. The humming bird uses its _____________ beak to sip nectar from flowers.

Write whether the following are true or false.

Q20.1. Ostriches use their wings as flippers.

Q21.2. Kiwis have tiny hair-like feathers on their body.

Fill in the blanks.

Q22.1. Swans have webbed feet that help them _______________ in the water.

Q23.2. Hawks have strong feet and long, curved claws that help them ___________________ and kill
their prey.

Q24.3. The wings of an ostrich helps it __________________ while running.

Q25.4. Emus have strong feet with only two toes that help them __________________

Write whether the following are true or false.

Q26.1. Waterproof feathers protect birds from sinking while swimming.

Q27.2. A peacock spreads its colourful tail feathers to attract its mate.

Q28.3. An eagle uses its beak to tear the meat of its prey.

Q29.4. Falcons are called predators.

Match the following

Q30.

Column A Column B
Short and broad wings Help birds sip nectar
Short, conical beak Help birds fly at high speeds
Webbed feet Help birds fly quickly
Long and broad wings Help birds walk in water and wetland
Long straw-like beak Help birds paddle in water
Long toes Help birds crack open nuts and seeds

Write whether the following is true or false.

Q31.1. We harm other living things by polluting the air around us.

Q32.1. We can protect birds by destroying trees.

Q33.2.We can protect birds by providing them with fresh food and water.

Choose the correct answer.

Q34.1. _____________________ are the smallest birds living on Earth.

Kiwis Sparrows Bee hummingbirds Swan

Q35.2. ______________ are the largest birds living on Earth.

Ducks Peacocks Ostrichess Swan

Short Answers-17 Questions

Answer the following questions in 2 or 3 sentences.

Q1.1. What makes birds different from other animals?

Q2.3.Describe the nests of the following birds.

Weaver bird Penguin

Q3.1. Describe any three unique characteristics of birds.

Q4. 2. Describe any two distinct features of each of the given birds:

Bird Distinct features

Parrot
Swan
Eagle

Q5.1. Using two examples, explain the uses of wings in flightless birds.

Q6.2. Mention at least three uses of feathers on a bird’s body?

Q7.3. Why do birds build nests?

Q8.1. Describe the importance of the beak in birds.

Q9.2. Name a bird that cannot fly. Explain how the bird uses its wings.

Q10.3. Describe any two features of a falcon.

Q11.4. Describe the claw type and their uses for the given birds:

Bird Description of their claw Uses of claws

Swan
Crane
Emu
Q12.3. In the following table, mention any one characteristic of the given bird and explain how it is
helpful for the bird:

Bird Characteristic How the characteristic is useful for the bird

Hummingbird
Vulture
Parrot
Woodpecker
Peacock
Q13.4. Explain how a specific beak shape helps the bird using two examples.

Q14.5. Explain the uses of wings in birds using two examples.

Write whether the following is true or false.

Q15.2. Human activities such as cutting trees help the birds.

Answer the following questions.

Q16.1. List four ways by which we can protect the birds that live in our surroundings.

Q17.2. Describe ways in which we can provide the following to the birds that live in our surroundings.

Food
Water
Shelter

Long Answers-7 Questions

Q1.1. Explain how birds are different from each other using suitable examples.

Q2.2. Compare the features of a woodpecker with that of a penguin

Q3.1. List the main body parts of a bird and explain their functions in brief.

Q4.2. Explain the importance of feathers in different birds.

Q5.1. Describe four human activities that harm the birds in our surroundings.

Q6.1. Describe the process of moulting in birds.

Q7.2. Why are birds called as feathered animals?