Termite Quiz

What is the primary reason termites live in groups called colonies?

• To increase their chances of finding food

• To protect themselves from predators

• To ensure the survival of the colony

• To build larger nests

What specialized groups exist within a termite colony?

• Workers and queens

• Castes

• Soldiers and workers

• Kings and queens

What material do termites primarily feed on?

• Wood

• Leaves

• Soil

• Grass

What role do protozoa play in the digestive system of termites?

• They provide protection against diseases

• They help in digesting cellulose

• They increase the termite's lifespan

• They build the termite's nest

How long can a termite queen live?

• Up to 10 years

• Up to 30 years

• Up to 50 years

• Up to 70 years

What is the relationship between some types of termites and beetles?

• They compete for food.

• They help each other.

• They are predators of each other.

• There is no relationship.

What are the teeth of soldier termites called?

• Antennae

• Mandibles

• Claws

• Fangs

How many batches of eggs do termite queens produce before they die?

• Multiple batches

• Only one batch

• Two batches

• They do not produce eggs

What is the primary role of termite workers?

• Protecting the queen

• Building and repairing the nest

• Foraging for food

• Laying eggs

Which group is more numerous in a termite colony?

• Reproductives

• Workers

• Soldiers

• Queens