The Spider Quiz

Do spiders have ears?

• Yes, tarantulas

• Yes, the spiders in this article

• 65% of spiders have ears

• NO

What do spiders rely on to sense that prey is near?

• Their SIGHT

• Their SMELL

• Their WEB

• Their TASTE

Where were the spiders in this article studied?

• The Amazon Rainforest

• The Himalayan Jungle

• A specially designed quiet room

• The Toronto Zoo

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When the spiders heard a loud sound in the study, how did they respond?

• Turned their bodies

• Crouched, stretched

• Raised their forelegs

• All of the Above

Why is this spider web research important?

• To help prevent bugs from extinction...

• To help improve hearing aid technology...

• To know how to avoid spiders in the future...

• The research was just for fun...

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How many steps are involved in a spider feeling vibrations on the spider web?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4