Quiz on Arctic Woolly Bear Caterpillars

What is the main goal of the Arctic woolly bear caterpillars during the summer?

• To find a new habitat

• To reach an optimum weight to pupate into a moth

• To migrate to warmer areas

• To hibernate

What happens to the Arctic woolly bear caterpillar if it does not eat enough during the summer?

• It migrates to another region

• It transforms into a butterfly

• It cannot transform into a moth

• It becomes a predator

What does the caterpillar do to await its fate as temperatures drop?

• It migrates south

• It hides in water

• It settles under a rock

• It climbs a tree

What is the main challenge for the caterpillars during the brief summer?

• Finding a mate

• Reaching optimum weight in a short time

• Avoiding predators

• Building a nest

What happens to the caterpillar's blood as it starts to freeze?

• It circulates faster

• It turns to ice

• It evaporates

• It becomes thicker

What temperature can caterpillars survive due to antifreeze chemicals?

• -30°C

• -50°C

• -70°C

• -90°C

What must the adult moth do after emerging?

• Find food

• Find a partner and mate

• Build a nest

• Migrate

What is the extraordinary solution for living in a hostile habitat?

• Migration

• Adaptation

• Hibernation

• Camouflage

What is the habitat described in the text?

• Tropical

• Desert

• Marginal

• Urban

What is the main topic of the text?

• Migration patterns

• Caterpillar transformation

• Food sources

• Nest building