Periodical Cicadas Quiz

What do periodical cicadas feed on while they are nymphs?

• Grass

• Leaves

• Tree roots sap

• Flowers

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How often do some periodical cicadas emerge?

• Every 13 or 17 years

• Every 10 years

• Every 20 years

• Every 5 years

How do male cicadas attract females?

• By changing colors

• By singing

• By dancing

• By building nests

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Where do female cicadas lay their eggs?

• In the soil

• In tree branches

• On leaves

• In water

How long do adult periodical cicadas live?

• Three to four weeks

• One year

• Six months

• Two months

What are groups of periodical cicadas called?

• Swarms

• Hives

• Colonies

• Broods

When will Brood XIII and Brood XIX emerge in the United States?

• 2023

• 2022

• 2024

• 2025

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How many species of cicadas are there worldwide?

• About 5,000

• About 1,000

• About 3,000

• About 10,000

What is the main purpose of the interactive module 'The Natural History of Cicadas'?

• To provide an overview of the natural history of cicadas

• To show how to catch cicadas

• To teach how to cook cicadas

• To explain how to get rid of cicadas

What is the Cicada Safari App used for?

• Catching cicadas

• Feeding cicadas

• Tracking cicadas

• Repelling cicadas