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Chapter: 03. Animals Birds

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I. Multiple Choice Questions (5 Marks)

Choose the best answer for each question.

Which of these birds has a strong, sharp, and hooked beak? a) Pigeon b) Eagle c) Hummingbird d) Duck

What is the main purpose of down feathers? a) To give the bird shape b) To help the bird fly c) To keep the bird warm d) To attract mates

Which bird is known for using its own spit to build its nest? a) Tailor bird b) Weaver bird c) Swallow bird d) Woodpecker

The sharp claws of flesh-eating birds are called: a) Flippers b) Talons c) Webbed feet d) Nails

What type of body shape helps a bird cut through the air easily? a) Round b) Square c) Streamlined d) Flat

II. Fill in the Blanks (5 Marks)

Complete the sentences with the correct word(s).

Birds are toothless animals and use their _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ to eat food.

The upward and backward movement of a bird’s wings is called _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Perching birds have three front toes and one toe at the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

The process where a baby bird breaks out of its eggshell is known as _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

The _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ is the largest living bird.

III. True or False (5 Marks)

Write True or False next to each statement.

Parrots use their curved beaks to climb trees.

Flight feathers are small, soft, and fluffy.

Ducks have broad and flat beaks with holes on the sides.

The cuckoo bird raises its own chicks.

A veterinary doctor is an animal doctor.

IV. Short Answer Questions (10 Marks)

Answer the following questions in 2-3 sentences.

Why do woodpeckers have a chisel-shaped beak?

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How do webbed feet help a duck?

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Name two different materials birds use to build their nests.

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What is the difference between an ‘upstroke’ and a ‘downstroke’ in bird flight?

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Why is it important to clean a bird bath regularly?

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V. Diagram-Based Question (5 Marks)

Observe the picture and answer the questions.

The image below shows a close-up of a bird’s foot.

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What type of bird foot is shown in the picture?

Which type of birds typically have this kind of foot?

Explain how this foot structure helps the bird in its movement.

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VI. Long Answer Questions (10 Marks)

Answer the following questions in 4-5 sentences.

Describe how birds fly, mentioning the body shape and wing movements involved.

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Explain the importance of nests for birds and give examples of two birds with unique nesting habits.

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VII. Environmental Awareness (5 Marks)

Why is it important for humans to care for animals, both pets and wild ones? List two ways we can take care of pets.

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