CBSE Class 4 EVS Looking Around: Chapter 2 - Ear to Ear NCERT Solutions

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This chapter, "Ear to Ear," from the CBSE Class 4 EVS Looking Around textbook, focuses on the diverse characteristics of animal ears. Students will explore how different animals have distinct ear shapes and sizes, and learn to identify which animals have visible ears and which do not. The exercises encourage observation and comparison, helping young learners understand the variety in the animal kingdom. These NCERT Solutions provide clear explanations and answers to the questions, aiding students in grasping the concepts of animal anatomy and observation skills. They are designed to reinforce learning and assist in effective exam revision by clarifying the key takeaways from the chapter.

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BoardCBSE
ClassClass 4
SubjectLooking Around (EVS)
Session2026
LanguageEnglish
TypeNCERT Solutions
ChapterChapter 2

Chapter summary

Chapter 2, "Ear to Ear," of the Class 4 EVS Looking Around syllabus introduces students to the fascinating world of animal ears. The NCERT Solutions cover exercises that prompt students to identify animals based on their ears, match ears to the correct animals, and differentiate between animals with visible ears and those without. This chapter emphasizes observational skills and understanding the diversity in animal features.

Learning outcomes

  • Identify different types of animal ears.
  • Match animal ears to the correct animals.
  • Distinguish between animals with visible and invisible ears.
  • Develop observational skills by studying animal features.
  • Understand the diversity of ears in the animal kingdom.

Topics covered

Paper topics

  • Animal Ears
  • Observation Skills
  • Animal Identification
  • Visible vs. Invisible Ears
  • Diversity in Animals

Important topics

  • Identifying animal ears
  • Animals with visible ears
  • Animals with non-visible ears
  • Comparing ear shapes

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Questions and Solutions

Question 1

Who has got my ears? Are these animals looking funny? The artist has drawn wrong ears on the heads of the animals. Give correct ears to the animals in the space given below.

The question asks students to identify the correct ears for different animals from a given list and imagine drawing them. The animals mentioned are Elephant, Mouse, Dog, Buffalo, Rabbit, Giraffe, and Deer. Students are expected to match the correct ear shape to each animal.

Solution:

This question is a fun activity designed to help you observe and learn about the different shapes and sizes of animal ears. The artist has playfully mismatched the ears. To answer this, you need to know what the ears of each animal typically look like.

Here's how you can match the ears correctly:

  • Elephant: Has very large, fan-like ears.
  • Rabbit: Has long, upright ears.
  • Mouse: Has small, rounded ears.
  • Dog: Ears can vary, but often they are floppy or pointed.
  • Buffalo: Has large, broad ears.
  • Giraffe: Has relatively small, horn-like ears with tufts.
  • Deer: Has large, sensitive ears that can swivel.

Imagine drawing these correct ears onto the animals to make them look right!

Question 2

Different animals have different kinds of ears. Among the animals given below, which one have ears that you can see? In which animal can you not see the ears? Write in the table below.

The animals listed are: Deer, Frog, Fish, Crow, Ant, Tiger, Sparrow, Buffalo, Snake, Lizard, Pig, Duck, Giraffe, Cat, Elephant. Students need to categorize these animals based on whether their ears are visible or not.

Animals whose ears we can see | Animals whose ears we can not see

Solution:

This question helps us understand that not all animals have ears that are easily visible from the outside. Some animals have external ear flaps (pinnae), while others have ear openings that are hidden or very small.

Here is the categorization of the animals:

Animals whose ears we can see:

  • Deer
  • Tiger
  • Buffalo
  • Pig
  • Giraffe
  • Cat
  • Elephant
  • Sparrow (birds have ear openings, often covered by feathers)
  • Duck (similar to sparrows)

Animals whose ears we can not see (or are not easily visible):

  • Frog (has ear openings on the sides of its head, but no external flaps)
  • Fish (do not have external ears; they sense vibrations through their bodies)
  • Ant (have antennae, not ears in the way we think of them; they sense vibrations)
  • Snake (has internal ears and senses vibrations through the ground)
  • Lizard (most have visible ear openings, but some species have less obvious ones)
  • Mouse (has small, visible ears) - *Note: While mice have visible ears, they are small compared to animals like elephants or rabbits, and sometimes might be considered less obvious.*

It's important to remember that 'seeing' ears depends on their size and external structure. Many animals have hearing organs even if they don't look like human ears.

Common mistakes

  • Confusing ears of different animals.
  • Difficulty in identifying animals with hidden ears.
  • Inaccurate matching of ears to animals.

Revision tips

  • Draw and label ears of different animals you see.
  • Create flashcards matching animals to their ears.
  • Discuss with friends which animals have the largest/smallest ears.
  • Observe animals in your surroundings and note their ear types.

Practice MCQs

Q1. Which animal from the list below has ears that are very large and fan-like?

Q2. Which of these animals has ears that are difficult to see because they are very small and hidden?

Q3. The chapter 'Ear to Ear' primarily focuses on teaching students about:

Q4. If an animal has ears like a rabbit, what might they look like?

Frequently asked questions

What is the main topic of CBSE Class 4 EVS Chapter 2?

Chapter 2, 'Ear to Ear', focuses on the different types of ears found in animals and helps students learn to identify them and distinguish between visible and non-visible ears.

How do these NCERT Solutions help Class 4 students?

These solutions provide clear, rewritten answers to the chapter's questions, helping students understand the concepts of animal ears and improve their observational skills for better learning and exam preparation.

Which animals have ears that we can see?

Animals like elephants, rabbits, giraffes, deer, dogs, buffaloes, tigers, pigs, cats, and sparrows have ears that are visible to us.

Which animals have ears that we cannot see easily?

Animals like mice, frogs, fish, ants, snakes, lizards, and crows have ears that are either very small, hidden, or not external structures that are easily visible.

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