Bill Nye Life Cycles Quiz

What is a life cycle?

• The time it takes for a star to go around the Earth

• The series of changes in the life of an organism, including reproduction

• The process of a plant growing from a seed

• The cycle of the moon phases

Which of the following is NOT a stage in the life cycle of a butterfly?

• Egg

• Pupa

• Seed

• Larva

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What is the first stage in the life cycle of a frog?

• Tadpole

• Egg

• Adult frog

• Froglet

In plants, what is the process called when they make seeds?

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Pollination

• Germination

Which of the following animals undergoes metamorphosis?

• Elephant

• Butterfly

• Shark

• Cat

What is germination?

• The process of a caterpillar turning into a butterfly

• The growth of a plant from a seed or spore after a period of dormancy

• The cycle of the moon phases

• The process of an animal giving birth

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Which of the following is a stage in the human life cycle?

• Pupa

• Seedling

• Adolescent

• Larva

How do frogs change as they grow?

• They lose their tails and grow wings

• They grow larger with no other changes

• They start as eggs, then become tadpoles, and finally turn into adult frogs

• They hatch from eggs and immediately start flying

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What role do flowers play in the life cycle of plants?

• They absorb sunlight for photosynthesis

• They attract animals to help with pollination

• They are where the plant stores its food

• They provide support to the plant structure

Why is the life cycle important to study in science?

• It helps us understand how stars are formed

• It shows us how to make plants grow faster

• It helps us understand how living things grow, reproduce, and die

• It teaches us about the water cycle

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