Venus Flytrap Quiz

What is the primary habitat of the Venus flytrap?

• Australian Outback

• The Carolinas

• Amazon Rainforest

• Sahara Desert

What percentage of the Venus flytrap's diet is made up of winged insects?

• 50%

• 5%

• 75%

• 25%

What triggers the Venus flytrap to close its trap?

• The presence of sunlight

• The sound of buzzing

• Disturbance of trigger hairs

• The smell of food

How long does it take for the Venus flytrap to close its trap after being triggered?

• 1 second

• 5 seconds

• 1 minute

• 100 milliseconds

What happens to the prey inside the Venus flytrap after it is trapped?

• It is dissolved by digestive juices

• It is released unharmed

• It is stored for later

• It is used as bait for other insects

What remains of the prey after the Venus flytrap has digested it?

• The wings

• The exoskeleton

• Nothing

• The legs

What process allows the Venus flytrap to convert sunlight into energy?

• Respiration

• Transpiration

• Fermentation

• Photosynthesis

Why does the Venus flytrap need to capture insects?

• To increase its water intake

• To protect itself from predators

• To attract more sunlight

• To supplement its diet with nitrogen and phosphorus

Which other carnivorous plants share the Venus flytrap's habitat?

• Pitcher plants and sundews

• Cacti and succulents

• Orchids and bromeliads

• Ferns and mosses

What type of soil do Venus flytraps typically grow in?

• Sandy desert soil

• Rocky mountain soil

• Acidic, waterlogged soil

• Rich, loamy soil