Bju Insects and Spiders Quiz

What are the three main body parts of an insect?

• head, body, and tail

• head, thorax, and abdomen

• front, middle, and back

• top, middle, and bottom

How many legs do insects have?

• Eight

• Four

• Six

• Ten

What is the process called when an insect changes from a larva to an adult?

• adaptation

• metamorphosis

• mutation

• evolution

Name one way in which spiders are different from insects.

• Spiders have wings

• Spiders have six legs

• Spiders have eight legs

• Spiders have antennae

What is the purpose of the silk that spiders produce?

• To make clothing for other insects

• To create a soft landing for themselves

• To build webs and create egg sacs

• To use as a food source

What is the name for the shedding of the exoskeleton in insects?

• Molting

• Casting

• Shedding

• Sloughing

Name one type of insect that undergoes complete metamorphosis.

• Spider

• Butterfly

• Ant

• Cockroach

What is the name for the body part of a spider where the venom is produced?

• stinger

• fangs

• antennae

• chelicerae

What is the purpose of the hairs on an insect's body?

• Sensing the environment, detecting movement, and providing protection

• Attracting mates through colorful patterns

• Providing insulation in cold weather

• Helping the insect fly faster

Name one type of insect that is considered beneficial to humans.

• Mosquito

• Ladybug

• Cockroach

• Bedbug