Insects

What is the primary function of an insect's exoskeleton?

• To help the insect fly

• To protect the insect from predators

• To aid in digestion

• • To help the insect breathe

Which of the following is a characteristic of all insects?

• They have eight legs

• They have wings

• They have a three-part body

• They live underwater

What is the main role of insects in pollination?

• They help insects reproduce

• They transfer pollen between flowers

• They break down plant materials

• They produce nectar

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What is the term for the process by which an insect grows and sheds its exoskeleton?

• Metamorphosis

• Photosynthesis

• Molting

• Respiration

What are three main body parts of an insect? 

• Head, chest, tail
• Head, antenna, abdomen
• Thorax, antenna, heart
• Head, thorax, abdomen

Insects bodies have _______ sections.

• 2

• 10

• 5

• 3

Butterflies have six legs

• True
• False

Honeybees and ants are considered

• Social insects
• Friendly insects

• Solitary insects

• Mean insects

A Bark Beetle is considered a

• Hero

• Nice

• Villain

• Protector