Karnataka Class 5 English 1st Language Unit 4 Bird Migration and The Skylark Question Answer
Karnataka Class 5 English 1st Language Unit 4 Prose – Bird Migration and Poem – The Skylark Questions and Answers by Expert Teacher.
Board |
KSEEB |
Class |
Five (5) |
Subject |
English 1st Language |
Chapter |
4 |
Chapter Name |
Bird Migration and The Skylark |
Bird Migration
Comprehension :
I.) Answer the following questions in a sentence or two each.
1.) What does migration mean?
Ans: Migration means the movement of birds from one place to another, from low lands to high lands and from the interior to the sea-coast.
2.) Is migration of birds seasonal?
Ans: Yes Migration of birds is seasonal.
3.) Do birds migrate only in search of food?
Ans: Birds migrate not only in search of food but also various reasons.
4.) How do birds identify seasonal changes?
Ans: It is said that birds can find the seasonal changes by knowing the length of the day.
5.) Why do birds migrate?
Ans: During winter birds go to warmer places because some of them cannot survive. The birds that feed on insects will not be able to find their food in winter.
6.) Is migration a necessity?
Ans: Yes, migration is a necessity for birds. During winter birds go to warmer places because some of them cannot survive.
7.) State one theory which helps us understand how birds find their way home.
Ans: There is a belief that birds can understand the magnetic fields that surround the earth. These magnetic fields run from the north to south poles. Perhaps the birds are directed themselves by these lines of force.
8.) Give an example to show that birds do not migrate at the same time.
Ans: Birds do not actually begin their migration the same day every year. For instance, the famous Swallows of California are supposed to leave on October 23rd and return on March 19th.Birds migrate for satisfying their needs as human beings do.
9.) How are the Arctic Terns the champions among migrating birds?
Ans: The Arctic Terns travel an average of 22,000 miles a year. During its flight, the Tern nests at different places and takes about 20 weeks to make its trip down to the Antarctic region. Its average speed is 1000 miles a week.
10.) Describe the movement of birds during their migration.
Ans: Birds migrate for various reasons. During winter birds go to warmer places because some of them cannot survive.
11.) What is the characteristic feature of American Golden Plovers in relation to migration?
Ans: American Golden Plovers make a long non-stop flight and can fly a distance of about 2400 miles over water without food or stopping.
12.) Name the birds mentioned in the lesson.
Ans: American Golden Plover, Arctic Tern, Swallows of California.
II.) Choose the appropriate answer.
1.) Birds migrate to warmer places because they
a.) like warmer places
b.) can’t survive in winter
c.) breed in winter
d.) migrate for a change
Ans: b.) can’t survive in winter
2.) Birds are directed to their homes by
a.) magnetic lines
b.) seasons
c.) direction of the sun
d.) changes in the colour
Ans: a.) magnetic lines
III.) Say whether the following statements are true or false.
1.)Birds are the enemies of man. (F)
2.) The breeding instinct helps birds to migrate to the east. (F)
3.) All birds migrate at the same time. (F)
4.) Birds can find the seasonal changes by knowing the length of the day. (T)
5.) Magnetic lines stretch from north to south poles. (T)
Writing :
1.) Write a paragraph on the migrating habits of
a.) Arctic Tern.
Ans:The Arctic Terns are the champions among the birds.These travel an average of 22,000 miles a year. During its flight, the Tern nests at different places and takes about 20 weeks to make its trip down to the Antarctic region. Its average speed is 1000 miles a week.
b.) American Golden Plover.
Ans:The American Golden Plover is an exception.It makes a long non-stop flight and can fly a distance of about 2400 miles over water without food or stopping.
c.) Swallows of California.
Ans: The famous Swallows of California are supposed to leave on October 23rd and return on March 19th. But their dates of departure and return have been found to be varying from year to year.
I.) Substitute the following with one word each. Choose from the list of words given in the box below.
1.) The study of birds
= Ornithology.
2.) Fear of flying in an aircraft
= Aerophobia.
3.) Large area of high and fairly flat land
= Plateau.
4.) The study or practice of travelling through the air
= Aeronautics.
5.) A strong rush of air, rain, smoke carried by wind
= Gust.
gust aeronautics aerophobia ornithology plateau
II.) Circle the names of 10 animals/ birds hidden in the following square. One is done for you.
I.) Look at the pictures and complete the phrases.
1.) Study table.
2.) Round clock.
3.) Water stream.
4.) Long neck.
5.) Beautiful bird.
6.) Long trunk.
7.) Sleeping child.
Poem – 4
The Skylark
I.) Answer the following questions.
1.) Where did the poet see the skylark?
a.) on the ground
b.) flying in the sky
c.) in the nest
d.) between the earth and sky
Ans: d.) between the earth and sky
2.) Why is the skylark described as a “singing speck”?
Ans: The skylark is a small singing bird. It was singing above the corn so it described as a “singing speck.”
3.) How are the butterflies described?
Ans: The butterflies described as ‘White butterflies’ and its danced on the wing.
5.) What part of the day is mentioned in the poem?
Ans: The day is sunny morn mentioned in the poem.
6.) What is the mood of the poet?
Ans: The mood of the poet is observing the nature.
8.) What kind of a field “does the poet talk about in the poem?”
Ans: The field is stretched and tender green which the poet talks about in the poem.
9.) Which one does the poet enjoy most: the dancing of the butterflies, or the flight of the skylark? Why?
Ans: The poet enjoys most the flight of the skylark. The skylark was soared and singing so the poet enjoy most it.
10.) Read the following lines aloud. You will notice the end rhymes:
The earth was green, the sky was blue
I saw and heard one sunny morn
A skylark hang between the two
A singing speck above the corn.
Blue- two
Morn-corn
Accord- soared
Wing- sing
Green- unseen
Walks- stalks
Song- long
Slid-did