Embibe Experts Solutions for Chapter: The Living Organisms Characteristics and Habitats, Exercise 1: Exercise

We are surrounded by different types of animals and plants. A habitat is a natural place or environment of an organism, be it plants or animals. The climate, plants, and animals are the identities of a habitat. Why do only certain types of animals and plants live along with us?

During a specific season, we only hear cuckoo songs. In the rain season, cranes are often seen perched on trees. Why aren't we able to witness every kind of bird year-round? How do they get there, and where do they go when they're not there?

The surroundings where plants and animals live is called their habitat. For example, the habitat of a frog is fresh water, while the habitat of a camel is a desert.

For some creatures, animal skin serves as a home. Do you concur with this assertion? Explain.

The living things such as plants and animals, in a habitat, are its biotic components. Various non-living things such as rocks, soil, air and water in
the habitat constitute its abiotic components. Sunlight and heat also form abiotic components of the habitat. What will happen if you arrive on such an island where there are no other biotic elements than you?

Fungi are known as decomposers as they live on dead organisms and waste. Most fungi live in dark, warm, and wet conditions. Suggest a suitable habitat in which fungi live.

The above image represents Oryx, an antilope that found in desert. They only sweat when the temperature goes above undefined. Explain how this adaptation allows Oryx to survive in a hot, dry desert.

Butterflies can be found in nearly all types of habitat, including desert, wetlands, grassland, forest, and alpine. Butterflies are very active during the day and visit a variety of wildflowers. It has been observed whenever there's heavy rains or winds, butterflies seem to disappear. What could be the reason for this?

In a biology class, teacher was explaining the characteristics of living organisms. He was telling all living organisms share several key characteristics or functions. This includes response to the environment (stimulus), respiration, reproduction, growth and development, regulation, homeostasis, etc.  All these characteristics serve to define life.

Rita says 'Respiration is the same as breathing'. Explain why this is not true.