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2 Seasonal changes
New words
1. Adapt
2. Weather
3. Chlorophyll
4. Dormant
5. Hibernation
6. Migration
6. Survive
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1. As the Sunrise and Sunset time changes the length of the day also changes.
2. Leaves are green in colour because they contain a substance called
chlorophyll.
3. During autumn, days become shorter. Leaves are no longer able to produce
food because there is not enough sunlight. The leaves change colour and then
fall off.
4. When an animal hibernates, its heart rate and breathing slow down.
5. When seasons change some animals migrate to warmer regions where there
is plenty of food.

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Answer the following
1. How plants are adapted to different seasons?
Ans. During autumn, days become short with less sunlight. The leaves are no
longer able to produce food for the tree. The leaves turn yellow or brown, and
then fall off. During winter the tree has no leaves at all, which is the dormant
period. In spring new leaves and branches begin to produce and by summer it
is covered with green leaves again and start to produce food for the plant.

2. How animals are adapted to different seasons?

Ans. Animals undergo any of the two processes:
a) Hibernation: Animal’s body goes into a dormant state for a long period.
During this period, the heart rate and breathing slow down and its
temperature also goes down.
b) Migration: Animals move from one region to another region, where there is
warmth and more food.

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