There are very many different animals on earth.
Some of these animals are found within our surrounding while others are not.
Among the animals that are found in our surroundings are those that are helpful to us and others that are not helpful.
There are also others that are harmful to us.
The animals in our locality include cows, goats, chicken, and sheep.
Cows
Sheep
Goats
Some of these animals, that are kept in our homes help us in various work. We refer to these animals as DOMESTIC ANIMALS.
These animals include lions, zebras, gazelles, and giraffes.
Zebras
Lions
Gazelles
Giraffes
These animals do not live with us and are wild animals.
Some of these wild animals are very dangerous to us.
They can injure us or even kill us for food.
Play the video below and learn more on Animal Characteristics
Standard 4
1. Which one of the following is a wrong practice when catching fish from a pond for family use?
A. Using a basket B. Using a net
C. Using a hook and line D. Draining all the water
2. Which of the following animals is NOT correctly matched with its characteristics?
|
Animal |
Characteristics |
| A. Bat |
Has mammary glands and lays eggs |
| B. Whale |
Has mammary glands and gives birth to young ones |
| C. Kangaroo |
Suckles young and has constant body temperature |
| D. Ant-bear |
Gives birth to young ones and has hair |
3. Which one of the following animals is NOT CORRECTLY matched with the structures that cover its body?
|
Animal |
Structures |
| A. Rat |
Hair |
| B. Snake |
Scales |
| C. Porcupine |
Spines |
| D. Bat |
Feathers |
