Monarch Butterfly Quiz

What is the main food source for monarch butterflies?

• Grass

• Milkweed

• Dandelion

• Sunflower

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How far do the monarch butterflies migrate from Canada to Mexico?

• 3500 kilometers

• 500 kilometers

• 1000 kilometers

• 5000 kilometers

What is the average weight of a monarch butterfly?

• 1 gram

• 3 grams

• 2 grams

• 0.5 grams

Where do the monarch butterflies live during the winter in Mexico?

• Underground burrows

• On the beach

• In the mountains

• In the forests

What is the conservation target for the area occupied by the monarch butterflies in Mexico?

• 4 hectares

• 6 hectares

• 8 hectares

• 2 hectares

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What is the main threat to the monarch butterfly population on the wintering grounds in Mexico?

• Deforestation

• Drought

• Wildfires

• Tornadoes

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What is the impact of severe winter storms on the monarch butterfly population?

• No significant impact

• Increase in population

• Decrease in population

• No impact

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What is the estimated percentage of the monarch population killed by a severe winter storm in the past?

• 60%

• 20%

• 40%

• 80%

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What helps buffer against the effects of winter storms on the monarch butterfly population?

• Intact Forest

• Urbanization

• Agricultural expansion

• Industrial pollution

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What has contributed to the removal of flowers from the landscape, impacting the monarch butterfly population?

• Climate change

• Conservation efforts

• Habitat restoration

• Pollinator-friendly initiatives

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