Question

_____ is a place where an animal lives.

• A. Environment
• B. Niche
• C. Habitat
• D. Trophic level

Hint:

Remember:
• Habitat \( \rightarrow \) Living place
• Niche \( \rightarrow \) Functional role
• Ecosystem \( \rightarrow \) Organisms + environment

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept:
Every organism requires a suitable place for:
• Shelter
• Food
• Reproduction
• Protection The natural place where an organism lives is called its: \[ \boxed{\text{Habitat}} \] Examples:
• Forest \( \rightarrow \) Tiger habitat
• Pond \( \rightarrow \) Frog habitat
• Desert \( \rightarrow \) Camel habitat

Step 1: Understand habitat.
Habitat provides:
• Suitable climate
• Water
• Food availability Without proper habitat, organisms cannot survive properly.

Step 2: Differentiate related terms.
Environment:
• Overall surroundings Niche:
• Functional role of organism Trophic level:
• Feeding level in food chain Habitat:
• Actual living place

Step 3: Analyze options carefully.
Option (A): Environment
General surroundings. Incorrect. Option (B): Niche
Role of organism. Incorrect. Option (C): Habitat
Place where animal lives. Correct. Option (D): Trophic level
Position in food chain. Incorrect.

Step 4: Select the correct answer.
Therefore, the place where an animal lives is called: \[ \boxed{\text{Habitat}} \] Hence, \[ \boxed{(3)\ \text{Habitat}} \]