i. What habitat does this camel live in? ii. State any 2 of its body adaptations to survive in desert?

Question

Observe the diagram and answer the questions.

i. What habitat does this camel live in?

ii. State any 2 of its body adaptations to survive in desert?

iii. How does a camel protect itself from sand storms or winds carrying sand?

Answer 1

i. Camel lives in desert habitats or in areas where there is scarcity of water.

ii. 1. Thick skin to prevent loss of water from the body 

2. The eyelashes are long and thin 

3. Their legs are long and flat with cushioned soles

iii. Camels have nostrils protected by folds of skin and long thick eyelashes to prevent entry of fir dust and sand into its nose and eyes.