Understanding Spiders

Understanding Spiders

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English

3rd Grade

Medium

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Kristen Plumley

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

What is the primary biological feature that distinguishes spiders from other arachnids?

Ability to spin silk threads

Having wings

Living in water

Being herbivores

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following spiders is known for creating burrows?

Tarantula

Trap-door spider

Black widow

Wolf spider

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

What is the origin of the word 'spider'?

Middle English 'spyder' and Old English 'spīthra'

Latin 'spira'

Greek 'arachne'

French 'araignée'

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

In digital technology, what does the term 'spider' refer to?

A computer program that indexes web pages

A type of malware

A web browser

A search engine

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

10 mins • 1 pt

What is a metaphorical meaning of the term 'spider'?

An evil person who entraps others

A type of web design

A friendly neighbor

A skilled craftsman