Multiple Choice
Why are insects considered to by arthropods?
A. Insects go through metamorphosis and work together to survive like arthropods.
B. Insects have jointed legs, an exoskeleton, and body sections like arthropods.
C. Insects have jointed legs, body sections, and siphoning mouthparts like arthropods.
D. none of the above
B. Insects have jointed legs, an exoskeleton, and body sections like arthropods.
The antennae is the part of the insect that makes it harder for a predator to eat it.
False; the exoskeleton
Insect wings and feet provide escape from predators by _______.
providing speed
What stages does complete metamorphosis have that incomplete metamorphosis does not have?
Larva and pupa
What is it called when a harmless insect looks like a harmful insect?
Mimicry
What is the difference between compound eyes and simple eyes?
A. the number of lenses each one has
B. the area that can be seen with each one
C. the number of pieces in the image seen
D. all of the above
D. all of the above
Escaping predators and holding in heat are two functions of all insect wings.
True
The ____________ is the small tube in an insect's head that is used to suck liquid.
proboscis
What are two ways that the design of a beehive helps bees to survive and grow?
It protects the eggs and keeps the honey from spilling out.
Termites
What would someone with a biblical view of insect structures say?
A. Insects evolved from animals such as shrimp
B. Insect structures show God's creative design
C. An intelligent power other than God designed insects
D. Mother nature designed insect structures
B. Insect structures show God's creative design
Insects that drink liquids from plant leaves use piercing-sucking mouthparts.
True
Butterflies and moths have different coverings in the _________ stage of metamorphosis.
pupa
Worker ants
What structures aid an insect in gathering information about its environment?
antenna and eyes
Which is not a characteristic of moths?
A. thick and feathery antennae
B. pupa covering is a cocoon
C. fly and feed at night
D. small scales look thin and sleek
D. small scales look think and sleek
Insects that drink only the nectar from flowers use chewing mouthparts.
False; siphoning
______ is the first stage of incomplete metamophosis.
Egg
Termites are an example of what kind of insect?
Social insects
Why are termites called decomposers?
What are three characteristics of both the butterfly and the moth?
A. compound eyes
B. complete metamorphosis
C. wings pressed together and up over the back
D. siphoning mouthparts
A, B, D
Bees communicate by using vibrations.
False; termites
_______ is the second stage of metamorphosis.
Nymph
What are the stages of incomplete metamophosis?
1. Egg
2. Nymph
3. Adult
What is the difference between social insects and other insects?
Social insects live and work together in colonies; other insects do not