Cockroach Quiz

What is one reason cockroaches are difficult to catch?

• They are very large.

• They can fly long distances.

• They can squeeze through tiny cracks.

• They are brightly colored.

How fast can a cockroach travel?

• About one mile per hour

• About two miles per hour

• About three miles per hour

• About four miles per hour

When do cockroaches usually come out?

• During the day

• Only in the morning

• Only in the afternoon

• Only at night

What have scientists discovered about cockroaches?

• They have wings for flying.

• They have sensors for detecting tiny movements.

• They can change colors.

• They can live underwater.

What are the two spiked "tails" on a cockroach called?

• Antennae

• Cerci

• Legs

• Wings

How many tiny hairs cover the cerci of a cockroach?

• 100

• 150

• 200

• 250

What did Dima Rinberg use to test the cockroach's response to wind currents?

• A wind-tunnel effect

• A water tank

• A light chamber

• A soundproof room

What was surprising about the cockroach's response to wind currents?

• It responded more to fast-moving currents.

• It responded more to slow-moving currents.

• It did not respond at all.

• It responded equally to all currents.

How long have cockroaches been around according to Rinberg?

• 100 million years

• 200 million years

• 300 million years

• 400 million years