Monarch Butterflies #19

What colors are the markings on a monarch butterfly?

• Blue, white, and black

• Orange, white, and black

• Red, yellow, and black

• Green, white, and black

What do monarch butterflies feed on?

• Leaves

• Nectar

• Grass

• Fruits

Why are monarch butterflies important to flowers?

• They eat the flowers

• They pollinate the flowers

• They protect the flowers from insects

• They provide shade to the flowers

Where do many monarch butterflies live?

• Europe and Asia

• Africa and Australia

• United States and Canada

• South America and Antarctica

Where do monarch butterflies travel in the winter?

• Europe and Asia

• Mexico and Southern California

• Africa and Australia

• South America and Antarctica

What type of plant do monarch butterflies lay their eggs on?

• Oak trees

• Milkweed plants

• Pine trees

• Sunflowers

What have cities and farms done to milkweed plants?

• Planted more

• Protected them

• Gotten rid of a lot

• Ignored them

Where do monarch butterflies go for the winter?

• The deserts of Africa

• The forests of Mexico

• The beaches of Australia

• The mountains of Canada

What has happened to the forests in Mexico where butterflies go for the winter?

• They have grown larger.

• They have stayed the same.

• They have been shrinking.

• They have moved locations.

Why is the loss of milkweed plants a problem for monarch butterflies?

• They eat the leaves.

• They lay eggs on them.

• They use them for shelter.

• They drink their nectar.