Insight on Insects

In paragraph 6, the word transformations means

• the changes in size of the chrysalis

• the completions of the life cycle stages

• the continuations of the butterflies migration

• the emergence of the mature butterfly

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CCSS.RL.4.4

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

How does climate affect the monarch butterfly?

• Climate supports the survival of the monarchs.

• Climate triggers the butterflies hibernation.

• Climate signals the time of migration.

• Climate guides the homing systems.

What guides the habits of the monarch butterflies?

• Their length of life span

• Their need for wind currents

• Their dependence on the milkweed

• Their inborn patterns of behavior

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CCSS.RI.4.5

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Why might the work of the

lepidopterists continue?

• To better understand the survival methods of these insects

• To prevent the extinction of the monarch butterflies

• To locate better winter homes for these butterflies

• To track future generations of the monarchs

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CCSS.RI.4.9

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What allows fourth generation monarch butterflies to survive the long migration?

• They become inactive.

• They feed on milkweed.

• They receive nourishment from the nectar

• They become stronger during the long migration

Why are the monarchs refered to as milkweed butterflies?

• The milkweed plant causes the migration of the monarchs.

• This plant enables the production of millions of butterflies.

• The monarch butterfly's total existence is dependent on the milkweed.

• This vegetation provides camouflage which protects the butterflies from predators.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

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CCSS.RL.6.2

Read this sentence from the article. These generations are composed of four different butterflies that perpetuate the survival of this amazing insect. What word would best replace the word perpetuate in paragraph 12?

• Continue

• Begin

• Spread

• Stop

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