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Introduction to Entomology

Entomology

Basic facts about insects, their anatomy, and their life cycles.

science insects biology

12 Questions Easy Ages 5+ Oct 15, 2026

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1 How many legs does an adult insect have?

A Four
B Six
C Eight
D Ten

2 Which part of an insect's body holds the legs and wings?

A Head
B Abdomen
C Thorax
D Antennae

3 What is the hard outer shell that protects an insect's body called?

A Exoskeleton
B Endoskeleton
C Fur
D Skin

4 What do insects use to sense the world around them, such as touch and smell?

A Wings
B Antennae
C Eyes
D Legs

5 Which of these is a stage in the life cycle of a butterfly?

A Puppy
B Larva
C Seed
D Fruit

6 Where do most insects hatch from?

A Eggs
B Seeds
C Flowers
D Shells

7 Which insect is well-known for making honey?

A Ant
B Beetle
C Bee
D Fly

8 What is the main purpose of an insect's wings?

A To dig
B To sleep
C To fly
D To swim

9 Which of these insects is known for its ability to jump high?

A Grasshopper
B Ant
C Caterpillar
D Ladybug

10 Insects that live together in a highly organized group are called what?

A Lone insects
B Social insects
C Wild insects
D Farm insects

11 Which of these body parts do insects use to breathe?

A Lungs
B Gills
C Spiracles
D Noses

12 What do we call the process where an insect changes its body shape as it grows?

A Metamorphosis
B Hibernation
C Migration
D Photosynthesis

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