The World of Insects

Environmental Science

An educational overview of insect biology, life cycles, social structures, and their roles in ecosystems and human life.

Biology Insects Nature

15 Questions Medium Ages 8+ Sep 5, 2026

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This study set covers Environmental Science through 15 practice questions. An educational overview of insect biology, life cycles, social structures, and their roles in ecosystems and human life. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.

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1 What is the hard outer covering of an insect called?

A Shell
B Exoskeleton
C Skin
D Armor

2 How many main body parts does an adult insect have?

A Two
B Three
C Four
D Five

3 Which part of an insect's body contains the legs and wings?

A Head
B Abdomen
C Thorax
D Antennae

4 What are the breathing holes on an insect's abdomen called?

A Spiracles
B Gills
C Lungs
D Pores

5 Which of these is NOT an insect because it has too many legs?

A Ant
B Bee
C Centipede
D Beetle

6 What is the study of insects called?

A Biology
B Entomology
C Zoology
D Botany

7 Which stage is NOT part of the insect life cycle?

A Egg
B Pupa
C Larva
D Seed

8 How do snakes move across the ground?

A By flying
B Using scales and muscles
C By jumping
D Using legs

9 Which insects help gardens by eating plant-eating pests?

A Mosquitoes
B Termites
C Ladybugs
D Locusts

10 What do honey bees provide for humans?

A Silk and wax
B Honey and beeswax
C Milk and honey
D Wool and silk

11 What is the role of a queen ant in a colony?

A Building the nest
B Protecting the nest
C Laying eggs
D Cleaning the nest

12 Which insect is considered a parasite that feeds on human blood?

A Honeybee
B Butterfly
C Bedbug
D Ladybug

13 What is the process of transferring pollen from a flower to another called?

A Photosynthesis
B Pollination
C Germination
D Respiration

14 What do flowers use to attract insects?

A Bright colors and scents
B Sharp thorns
C Large roots
D Hard shells

15 What is the practice of keeping honey bees in hives called?

A Agriculture
B Apiculture
C Aquaculture
D Sericulture

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