Unit 1
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
The hungry boy took a large _______ out of the burger.
Bite
How do insects assist plants?
They spread pollen and seeds.
As I walked by the tree, I could hear __________ coming from the beehive.
Buzzing
In Latin, what does "cicada" mean?
What kind of sounds do cicadas make?
Buzzing and clicking sounds
Gum, tape, and honey are all examples of things that are _________.
Sticky
True or False:
Only male mosquitos bite humans
False
Only FEMALE mosquitos bite humans
Tuna, chicken, and milk all contain __________.
Protein
How long does it take for cicada eggs to hatch?
6 to 10 weeks
Caterpillars
To reach levels of hunger nearing death is known as.....
Starving
How can insects crawl up walls?
The sticky pads between their claws help them stick to walls or ceilings.
The ______ smoothie was hard to swallow through the straw.
Thick
How many eggs can a cicada lay?
A cicada lays 400 to 6,000 eggs
How long do adult cicadas live for?
What part of an insect is responsible for functions such as smell, touch, and taste?
Antennae
Please describe the appearance of insects
Insects are divided into 3 sections, have 6 legs, and have a hard covering on the outside of their bodies
Eventually, the caterpillar ___________ out of the cocoon and becomes a butterfly.
Emerges
How long do nymphs spend in burrows?
1 to 17 years
How do baby cicadas and adult cicadas differ?
Baby cicadas are small and wingless. Adult cicadas have thick bodies and four wings.
Backbone
What is responsible for protecting our bodies from mosquito bites?
The immune system
From the start of autumn through winter, the trees _______ their leaves.
Shed
What is the difference of the death between male and female cicadas?
Male cicadas die soon after mating, whereas female cicadas die after they lay their eggs.
What does the word ensure mean?
To make sure or certain of something