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QUESTION 4

4.5.1 How is the giraffe adapted to eat food?
The giraffe has a long neck and long legs which allow it to reach and browse on leaves and shoots from tall trees.

4.5.2 This cactus is adapted to live in a very hot environment. How is it adapted to store water for longer period?
The cactus has a thick, fleshy stem that is adapted to store large amounts of water. Its spines (modified leaves) also reduce water loss through transpiration.

QUESTION 5

5.1 Give a difference between vertebrates and invertebrates animals.

• Vertebrates possess a backbone or spinal column, while invertebrates do not have a backbone.

5.2 Name two characteristics of mammals.

• Mammals have hair or fur on their bodies.
• Mammals possess mammary glands that produce milk to feed their young.

5.3 Study the table below and answer the following questions.

5.3.1 Which plant, A or B, shows a dicotyledonous plant?

• Plant A

5.3.2 Which plant, A or B, represents a monocotyledonous plant?

• Plant B

5.4 Write the difference between monocotyledonous and dicotyledonous plants.

	Monocotyledonous Plant	Dicotyledonous Plant
Roots	5.4.1 Fibrous root system	5.4.2 Taproot system
Leaves	5.4.3 Parallel venation	5.4.4 Net/Reticulate venation