Questions & Answers
Browse all 20 questions from the
Exploring the World of Insects study set below.
Each question shows the correct answer — select a study format above to practice interactively.
1
What is the primary food source for most caterpillars?
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A
Grass
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B
Leaves
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C
Nuts
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D
Fish
2
How many legs do adult insects typically have?
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A
Four
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B
Five
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C
Six
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D
Eight
3
What is the hard outer shell of an insect called?
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A
Shell
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B
Skin
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C
Exoskeleton
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D
Carapace
4
Which part of an insect is used for breathing?
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A
Mouth
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B
Antennae
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C
Spiracles
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D
Eyes
5
What is the process of an insect changing its form as it grows called?
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A
Growth
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B
Development
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C
Metamorphosis
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D
Transformation
6
Which of these is NOT an insect?
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A
Ant
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B
Spider
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C
Bee
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D
Dragonfly
7
What do butterflies drink nectar from flowers with?
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A
Mandibles
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B
Proboscis
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C
Antennae
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D
Legs
8
What is the function of an insect's antennae?
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A
To see in the dark
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B
To taste and smell
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C
To hear sounds
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D
To dig holes
9
Which insect is known for building complex underground colonies?
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A
Ladybug
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B
Grasshopper
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C
Ant
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D
Mosquito
10
What do bees collect from flowers to make honey?
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A
Pollen and dew
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B
Pollen and nectar
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C
Seeds and sap
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D
Water and sap
11
Which insect is often called a 'flying jewel' for its vibrant colours?
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A
Cockroach
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B
Beetle
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C
Dragonfly
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D
Worm
12
What part of an insect helps it fly?
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A
Legs
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B
Antennae
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C
Wings
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D
Head
13
What is a group of ants called?
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A
Herd
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B
Flock
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C
Swarm
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D
Colony
14
Which insect undergoes complete metamorphosis, including a pupa stage?
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A
Silverfish
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B
Dragonfly
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C
Butterfly
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D
Grasshopper
15
What is the process called when an insect sheds its exoskeleton?
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A
Hibernation
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B
Moulting
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C
Migration
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D
Digestion
16
Which insect has a hard shell and often eats decaying matter?
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A
Firefly
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B
Dragonfly
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C
Beetle
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D
Cicada
17
What is the main role of a queen bee in a hive?
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A
To collect pollen
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B
To build the comb
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C
To lay eggs
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D
To defend the hive
18
What do mosquitos use to bite and feed on blood?
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A
Claws
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B
Proboscis
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C
Mandibles
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D
Wings
19
Which insect is known for its ability to produce light?
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A
Ant
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B
Bee
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C
Firefly
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D
Wasp
20
What are the three main body parts of an insect?
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A
Head, abdomen, thorax
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B
Head, legs, wings
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C
Head, chest, tail
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D
Head, eyes, mouth
