Tick (✔) the correct option:
1. Terrestrial animals live on/in
(i) land
(ii) water
(iii) air
Answer (2)
Terrestrial animals predominantly live on land, making option (i) the correct choice. They include a variety of species, such as mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians. These animals have adapted to thrive in diverse terrestrial habitats.
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To answer this question, we need to understand what 'terrestrial animals' are. The term 'terrestrial' is derived from the Latin word 'terra', which means 'land'. Therefore, terrestrial animals are those that live primarily on land as opposed to in water or in the air.
Let's look at the options provided to determine the correct choice:
(i) land - This is the correct option because terrestrial animals, such as lions, elephants, and humans, live on land. They have adapted to living in environments where their habitat is mostly ground or land-based.
(ii) water - This option refers to aquatic animals. These animals, like fish and dolphins, live primarily in water environments.
(iii) air - This option is related to aerial animals. While some terrestrial animals can fly or glide, such as birds and certain insects, 'terrestrial' specifically refers to land-based living, not air.
Therefore, the correct answer is option (i) land.
