Quiz-a-Day Challenge (Day 10)-Grade 8

How long does it take for a mosquito to complete its life cycle?

• a) 2 weeks
• b) 1 month
• c) 3 months
• d) 6 months

Which stage of the mosquito life cycle is the longest?

• a) Egg stage
• b) Larva stage
• c) Pupa stage
• d) Adult stage

Which of the following is a characteristic of the pupa stage of the mosquito life cycle?

• a) It does not feed
• b) It is the stage at which the mosquito lays eggs
• c) It is the shortest stage of the life cycle
• d) It is the stage at which the mosquito feeds on blood

Which of the following is NOT a way in which carbon can be stored for long periods of time?

• a) In fossil fuels
• b) In the ocean
• c) In the atmosphere
• d) In the Earth's crust

Which of the following is NOT a common breeding site for mosquitoes?

• a) Ponds
• b) Ditches
• c) Running water
• d) Flower pots

What is the primary source of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

• a) Volcanic eruptions
• b) Human activities, such as burning fossil fuels
• c) Photosynthesis
• d) Respiration

Which of the following is NOT a disease that can be spread by mosquitoes?

• a) Malaria
• b) Dengue fever
• c) Yellow fever
• d) Measles

Which of the following is NOT a way to prevent mosquito bites?

• a) Wearing long-sleeved clothing
• b) Using mosquito repellent
• c) Sleeping outside
• d) Using mosquito nets

Which stage of the mosquito life cycle is characterized by the transformation of the larva into a pupa?

• a) Egg stage
• b) Larva stage
• c) Pupa stage
• d) Adult stage

Which of the following is a characteristic of the adult stage of the mosquito life cycle?

• a) It does not feed on blood
• b) It cannot mate and lay eggs
• c) It is the shortest stage of the life cycle
• d) It is the stage at which the mosquito mates and lays eggs