Scorpion

Why do scorpions glow under UV light?

• No one really knows

• For hunting purposes

• As a warning sign

• To attract mates

What is the primary method used by scorpion sweepers to find scorpions?

• Setting traps

• Using infrared cameras

• Listening for their movement

• Using black lights

What happens to the scorpions after they are caught by the scorpion sweepers?

• They are frozen

• They are kept as pets

• They are used for research

• They are released into the wild

Why does the company prefer to freeze the scorpions?

• All of the above

• It's a chemical-free method

• Scorpions have an antifreeze in their blood

• Because it's the most humane method

What is the most venomous scorpion mentioned in the text?

• The red scorpion

• The desert hairy scorpion

• The emperor scorpion

• The bark scorpion

What kind of personal protection is recommended when going out into the desert for scorpion sweeping?

• Swimwear

• A full body suit

• Long pants and long shirt

• Shorts and a t-shirt

What are some of the dangers mentioned that one might encounter in the desert at night?

• Aliens and UFOs

• Bears and wolves

• Tarantulas, black widows, and rattlesnakes

• Giant spiders and dragons

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What is the professional background of the person doing the scorpion sweeping?

• A chemist

• Both a and b

• A biologist

• A zookeeper

How long have scorpions been around according to the text?

• About 100 million years

• About 400 million years

• About 300 million years

• About 200 million years

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What is the main reason for not wanting to get stung by a scorpion?

• It tickles

• It's mildly irritating

• It feels like a bee sting

• It can cause symptoms like increased blood pressure and vomiting