The Marvelous Journey of the Monarch Butterfly

What is the only food source for the monarch butterfly's offspring?

• Berries

• Milkweed

• Nectar

• Grass

Why has it become difficult for monarch butterflies to find milkweed?

• Milkweed plants are naturally dying out

• Owing to the use of pesticides and farmland expansion

• Because of drought

• Due to urban development

From how far away can a monarch butterfly detect milkweed?

• Over 400 feet

• 300 feet

• 200 feet

• 100 feet

What happens to the monarch butterfly shortly after laying her eggs?

• She dies

• She rests before flying again

• She starts a new family

• She migrates back

What unique feature does milkweed offer to the caterpillars?

• It helps them fly sooner

• It makes them grow faster

• It provides immunity and defense

• It changes their color

What is the primary purpose of the bright colors on a monarch caterpillar?

• To absorb sunlight

• To camouflage with flowers

• To attract mates

• As a warning signal

How much does a caterpillar grow before it starts the metamorphosis process?

• 1000 times its original size

• 2000 times its original size

• 3000 times its original size

• 4000 times its original size

What does the caterpillar use to hang from while transforming into a chrysalis?

• Leaves

• Sticky silk

• Its own legs

• Branches

What happens inside the chrysalis during the monarch's transformation?

• It slowly changes color

• It breaks down into genetic soup before reforming

• It undergoes genetic recombination

• It sleeps

What innate abilities are monarch butterflies born with?

• Ability to sing

• Skill of building nests

• Built-in GPS for migration

• Power of rapid growth