Monarch Butterflies

Select both reasons that Monarchs need milkweed plants.

• To make a beautiful garden.

• To lay their eggs.

• For the baby caterpillars to eat.

• To hide from the sun.

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How does a Monarch get from it's winter home to it's summer home?

• It takes a bus.

• It migrates.

• It swims.

• It buys a ticket.

Select both places in Monterey County where you can see populations of Monarchs overwintering:

• King City Fairgrounds.

• Point Lobos State Park.

• San Lorenzo State Park.

• Monarch Grove Sanctuary, Pacific Grove.

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What is the best habitat for a baby Monarch caterpillar?

• In a shady spot.

• In a bird's nest.

• In Michoacan, Mexico.

• In a milkweed plant.

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You are about to come out of a chrysalis. What are you?

• A Monarch Butterfly.

• A Monarch Caterpillar.

• A Monarch Egg.

• A Dead Monarch.

How long should I keep my milkweed seeds in the refrigerator before I plant them?

• Two months.

• Two days.

• Two years.

• Two weeks.

If you like monarchs and want to see more of them, what can you do?

• Learn to sing the Monarch song.

• Learn how to walk to Michoacan, Mexico.

• Wear a dress that looks like butterflies.

• Learn to plant and grow milkweed.

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What is the only continent on Earth where you can find Monarch butterflies?

• Africa.

• South America.

• North America.

• Europe.

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Which are examples of phenomenon?

• A butterfly laying its eggs.

• A chicken eating corn.

• A caterpillar eating milkweed.

• All of these are examples of phenomenon.

How many generations are represented by you, your mom and your grandma?

• 16

• 10

• 2

• 3