The ecological niche of a population is a

Match the following adaptations in Column $I$ with the respective organisms in Column $II$.

Column $I$	Column $II$
$i$. Thick cuticle on leaf surface	$a$. Desert lizards
$ii$. Leaves reduced to spines	$b$. Archaebacteria
$iii$. Burrow into sand to escape from heat	$c$. Desert plants
$iv$. Hot springs	$d$. Opuntia

Many tribes live in the high altitude of the Himalayas. What physiological adaptation do they exhibit?

The forests near the equator are known as .....

Provide information about the natural habitats of organisms.

Consider the following four conditions $(1-4)$ and select a correct pair of them as adaptations to the environment in desert lizards.
Conditions:
$1$. Burrowing in soil to escape high temperature.
$2$. Losing heat rapidly from the body during high temperature.
$3$. Bask in sun when temperature is low.
$4$. Insulating body due to thick fatty dermis.