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MOST DANGEROUS LIZARS

  MOST DANGEROUS LIZARS Lizards are a diverse group of reptiles that belong to the order Squamata, which also includes snakes. They have scaly skin, four legs (except for some legless species), movable eyelids, and external ear openings. They are mostly carnivorous and have various adaptations to avoid predators, such as venom, camouflage, and tail regeneration. There are more than 7,000 species of lizards in the world, living in different habitats and climates. Some of the most well-known lizards are the Komodo dragon, the chameleon, the gecko, and the iguana. Lizards are not dangerous to humans, however, some lizards are poisonous and can harm a person if they are touched or bitten by these reptiles. Certain lizards, such as the Komodo dragon, can grow to large sizes and have been known to attack and kill people. Most lizards, in reality, are harmless to humans, as are most turtles; however, there are certain members of both groups that can kill, maim, make ill, or inflict at lea

UNFAMILIAR FRIENDS OF THE ANIMAL WORLD

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UNFAMILIAR FRIENDS OF THE ANIMAL WORLD 1.     An animal which lives in the eucalyptus forests of the ease coast Australia. It looks like a teddy bear but it is a marsupial. It spends about 18 hours a day for sleeping It likes to lead a solitary life except during breeding season. This creature spends its entire life on the trees.. (a)       Koala (b)       Alaska (c)       Macaque (d)       Orang utan 2.     Smallest among foxes. This animal lives in the  deserts of North America. Arabia and Senai peninsula. Its large ears help it not only to locate prey but act like radiator to cool its body. Body length is about 25 cms. It falls in the fox family. Carnivorous Its feet are furry. Skin is thick and silky. (a)       Agousti (b)       Aardvark (c)       Basilisk (d)       Fennec 3.     A mammal found in many parts of Africa. Its name is derived from the sound produced by the female when alarmed. It likes to eat only the best part of the vegetation. Lives in sm

QUIZ ON POLLUTION

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QUIZ ON POLLUTION 1.     The following pollutant is not contained in the vehicular exhaust emissions.. (a)       Lead (b)       Ammonia (c)       Carbon monoxide (d)       Particulate matter 2.     Bhopal gas tragedy struck in the year 1984 due to the leakage of the following gas.. (a)       Methyl-iso-cyanate (b)       Nitrous oxide (c)       Methane (d)       Carbon monoxide 3.     How much of the world’s water is available for human sue?. (a)       97% (b)       23% (c)       3% (d)       Less than 1% 4.     According to the World Health Organization, what is the most polluted city in the world?. (a)       Los Angeles, U.S.A (b)       Mexico city, Mexico (c)       New Delhi, India (d)       Shanghai, China   5.     As the global warming continues, the intensity of what type of storm that hits coastlines is predicted to increase? (a)       Tornadoes (b)       Hurricanes (c)       Tsunamis (d)       Twists 6.     Wh