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Question
Give reasons for the following:
Camel is called the ship of the desert.
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Solution
Camel is called the ship of the desert because it has, adapted itself to the harsh environment of the desert in the following ways :
- Its long legs with padded feet enable it to move fast over-sand.
- It can store water in its body for a number of days.
- Its hump stores energy in the form of fat on which it can survive during times of starvation.
- It is capable of picking very small leaves from even thorny bushes.
- It has a good capacity to carry loads.
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Long Answer Question:
Elaborate on the special features of vegetation in the hot desert region.
The trees in the Mediterranean region have oily leaves and the bark is quite thick. There is a high rate of transpiration.
Read the following statement carefully. Correct the wrong one and write them down:
The camel is an important animal of the hot desert region as it can survive without water and is useful for transport.
