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Which part of a snake's body helps it sense vibrations in the ground?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 5 · EVS · A Snake Charmer Story
  1. Eyes
  2. Tongue
  3. Skin
  4. Tail
Answer
Skin

The correct answer is Skin — Therefore the correct part of the snake's body that senses vibrations is the skin.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Recognize that snakes lack external ears and sense vibrations through body skin.
  2. The skin contains specialized mechanoreceptors that detect ground vibrations.
  3. Therefore the correct part of the snake's body that senses vibrations is the skin.
Common mistake: Confusing vibration sense with tongue usage

Concept tested: Snake sensory organs

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