Butterfly Quiz

What is metamorphosis?

• The process by which a child grows into an adult

• The process of significant change in the shape or structure of an animal during its life cycle

• The change in color of leaves during autumn

• The process by which water evaporates into the air

Which of the following animals undergoes metamorphosis?

• Cat

• Butterfly

• Shark

• Elephant

What is the first stage of a butterfly's life cycle?

• Egg

• Larva

• Pupa

• Adult

What is the larva stage in butterflies commonly known as?

• Caterpillar

• Beetle

• Tadpole

• Chick

During which stage does the butterfly develop wings?

• Egg

• Larva

• Pupa

• Adult

What do we call the process of a caterpillar changing into a butterfly?

• Photosynthesis

• Metamorphosis

• Germination

• Pollination

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

• Egg

• Pupa

• Tadpole

• Adult

What is the main purpose of metamorphosis in the life cycle of an animal?

• To find food

• To grow larger

• To reproduce

• To change form to adapt to different life stages

Which stage of the butterfly's life cycle is primarily for feeding and growth?

• Egg

• Larva

• Pupa

• Adult

How does a tadpole primarily differ from an adult frog?

• A tadpole can fly

• A tadpole has gills and lives in water

• A tadpole is larger than an adult frog

• A tadpole eats plants, while an adult frog eats insects