Class 5 Evs - ICSE-SCIENCE
Animals - Adaptation, Habitats, Migration
Welcome to the exciting world of animals! This chapter from the Class 5 ICSE EVS textbook 'Our Wondrous World' explores how different creatures survive in nature. You will learn about natural homes or habitats like forests, deserts, and oceans. The chapter explains special body features called adaptations that help animals breathe, eat, and stay safe in extreme weather. You will also discover the amazing journey of migration, where animals travel long distances to find food or better weather. Understanding these concepts helps you appreciate biodiversity, making it a favorite topic for ICSE Science exams with direct application-based questions.
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Habitat
A natural home where an animal lives, grows, and finds food, water, and shelter.
Adaptation
Special features, body parts, or behaviors that help an animal survive in its specific surroundings.
Hibernation
A deep winter sleep that some animals like bears go through to save energy when food is scarce.
Camouflage
The ability of an animal to blend in with its surroundings to hide from predators or prey.
Migration
The seasonal mass movement of animals from one region to another in search of food, warmer weather, or breeding sites.
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Board Exam Info
In ICSE Science exams, this chapter typically carries about 6 to 10 marks. Common question types include short answers defining terms like camouflage and hibernation, give-reasons questions (e.g., why polar bears have thick fur), and picture-based or matching questions identifying animal habitats and migration examples.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between hibernation and estivation?
Hibernation is a long winter sleep to escape cold temperatures, whereas estivation is a summer sleep to escape extreme heat and dryness.
Why do birds migrate during winter?
Birds migrate to warmer places where food is easily available and weather conditions are better for raising their young.
How does camouflage protect animals?
Camouflage helps animals match the colors and patterns of their environment so predators cannot easily spot them.
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