Understanding Insects & Grasshoppers

How long have insects been on Earth?

• About 100 million years

• At least 300 million years

• Less than 50 million years

• Over 500 million years

What is the phylum name that includes insects?

• Arthropoda

• Mammalia

• Reptilia

• Amphibia

What makes insects different from spiders, crabs, and scorpions?

• Insects have unsegmented bodies

• Insects have a segmented body divided into tagmata

• Insects have an exoskeleton

• Insects have bilateral symmetry

Where can insects be found?

• Almost everywhere on Earth

• Exclusively in oceans

• Only in tropical regions

• Only in cold climates

What has contributed to the success of insects?

• Lack of mobility

• Inability to adapt

• Limited dietary options

• Large reproductive capacity

How do some insects adapt to different habitats?

• By hibernating

• By mimicking other animals

• By remaining static

• By changing their behavior or body

What do insects have that no other animals have?

• A backbone

• Six legs

• Feathers

• Fur

What are three main body parts of an insect? 

• Head, chest, tail
• Head, antenna, abdomen
• Thorax, antenna, heart
• Head, thorax, abdomen

What organism is missing from this food chain?

Shrub -> ________ -> Insect Eating Bird -> Hawk

Put this food chain in the correct order

• Snake

• Grasshopper

• Grass

• Shrew

• Mountain Lion