A living organism always adapts to a changing environment.

Q. Living organisms adapt to a changing environment.

Q. Some animals are adapted only for a specific environment, whereas some animals can live in many environments. Which organisms can live in all environments such as air, water, soil, food, inside other living organisms, etc.?

Q. Match the following characteristics of living organisms with the description. Characteristic Description

A. Response to stimuli	i. Giving rise to another organism of the same kind
B. Reproduction	ii. Reaction to sensations like touch, light, heat, cold and sound
C. Adaptation	iii. Process of expelling waste
D. Excretion	iv. Ability of an organism to adjust to the current environment

Q. With regard to the assertion and reason, choose the correct option.
Assertion [A]: An ability of an organism to adjust to its environment is called adaptation.
Reason [R]: Acclimatisation is when an organism adjusts to a gradual change in its environment.