What was the initial hypothesis about how desert ants navigate?

Ant Navigation and Behavior Experiment

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5th - 8th Grade
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Ethan Morris
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They use the position of the sun.
They have pedometers in their brains.
They follow scent trails.
They use magnetic fields.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the purpose of the experiment involving three ants?
To determine if ants count their steps.
To see if ants can swim.
To test if ants can fly.
To find out if ants can jump.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What modification was made to the second ant in the experiment?
Its legs were painted.
It was given a scent trail.
It was placed in a maze.
Its legs were lengthened with pig bristles.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the third ant's condition differ from the others?
It was given extra food.
Its legs were shortened.
It was placed in a different environment.
It was given a scent trail.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the result for the ant with lengthened legs?
It got lost.
It stopped before reaching home.
It walked past the entrance.
It reached home without issues.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did the results suggest about the ants' navigation?
Ants follow other ants.
Ants count their steps.
Ants rely on visual cues.
Ants use scent trails.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did the follow-up experiment demonstrate?
Ants cannot adapt to changes.
Ants adjust their step counting to new leg sizes.
Ants need scent trails to navigate.
Ants prefer longer legs.
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