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Class 4 General Science

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT
1. Which of the following will be seen in the emergent layer of the rainforest?
(i) Creepers (ii) Climbers (iii) Birds like Toucan (iv) Tall trees

a) (i), (ii) and (iii)

b) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
c) (i), (iii) and (iv)
d) All of the above.
2. Which of the following is not a habitat feature of rainforest habitat.
a) High humidity
b) Hot and dry
c) Bright sunlight
d) Less rainfall

3. Define adaptation. Give an example of an adaptation seen in coconut palm which

allows it to tolerate bright sunlight.
4. Give reason :- a) Roots of the cactus plant spread just below the surface of soil.
b) Different types of plants and animals are seen in different habitats.
5. Compare the conditions seen in a desert habitat and a coastal habitat. (Write both
similarities and differences seen in the conditions.)
6. Rita’s little brother has drawn a cactus plant as shown below. What is wrong with the
drawing? Give a reason for your answer.
7. Complete the table:-

Adaptation Helps to Seen in plants of

a) Withstand strong wind Coastal habitat

b)flowers bloom at Desert habitat

night

c)fleshy stem

d) To get enough sunlight Rainforest habitat