Arachnophobia Comprehension Quiz

Arachnophobia is the fear of…

• insects.

• all animals.

• spiders.

• creatures with six legs.

About ________ of the population has arachnophobia.

• 5%

• 95%

• 55%

• 85%

Researchers showed babies photos of spiders and compared their reactions with photos of …

• plants.

• flowers.

• spider webs.

• house flies.

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CCSS.RI.8.3

How does norephedrine affect the human body?

• It causes pupils to dilate.

• It increases alertness.

• both of these

• neither of these

Most deaths caused by animals in the U.S. happen as a result of bites from…

• spiders.

• cows.

• bees and wasps.

• sharks.

Why do spiders bite?

• they feel threatened

• they eat flesh

• both of these

• neither of these

The black widow can be identified by __________.

• its long brown legs.

• a red dot on its back.

• having six eyes

• a red hourglass on its belly.

The six-eyed sand spider is found in….

• the south-central U.S.

• South America.

• Australia.

• northern Africa.