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Various aspects of Nature have special features that make them differ from one another. - English

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Various aspects of Nature have special features that make them differ from one another.

For example, Birds:- appearance, shape, colour, size, food habits, habitat, sound etc.

Write such special features of each of the following.

  • Land- _______________
  • Water- ______________
  • Trees- _______________
  • Animals- ____________
  • Insects- _____________
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Solution

  • Land- geographical features, colours, shapes, appearance, chemical composition, uses.
  • Water- width and length of various water bodies, chemical composition (sweet water, salt water).
    colours (according to sand beds), rocks, coral reefs, variety of sea creatures.
  • Trees- height and shape of leaves, changing (or unchanging) colour during seasons, fruits, flowers, medicinal products, types of soil, climate and habitat required for their existence.
  • Animals- shapes, sizes and colours, different habitats, kinds: wild or domestic, uses.
  • Insects- shapes, sizes. colours, number of legs, different habitats, sounds, uses.
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Chapter 1.6: The Alchemy of Nature - Warming Up! [Page 37]

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Balbharati English Kumarbharati [English] Standard 10 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 1.6 The Alchemy of Nature
Warming Up! | Q 2 | Page 37

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