Ants Quiz for Grade 3

What are carpenter ants known for?

• Changing colors

• Building nests in water

• Flying long distances

• Chewing through wood to make nests

How many types of ants are there in the world?

• About 1,000

• Exactly 500

• Less than 100

• More than 10,000

What is the main role of the queen ant?

• Building nests

• Collecting food

• Fighting enemies

• Laying eggs

What is the body of an ant divided into?

• Abdomen, legs, and eyes

• Head, thorax, and abdomen

• Head, legs, and wings

• Thorax, wings, and tail

What do ants use their antennae for?

• Sleeping

• Swimming

• Flying

• Guiding and smelling

What is the first stage of an ant's life cycle?

• Larva

• Pupa

• Adult

• Egg

How long do most ants live?

• 1 year

• 1 to 2 days

• 5 years

• 6 to 10 weeks

What do worker ants do if an ant dies?

• Eat it

• Bury it in the nest

• Ignore it

• Carry it to a cemetery

What do some ants do when under attack?

• Play dead

• Sing

• Dance

• Glow in the dark

What is the purpose of the soldier ants?

• Defend the colony

• Build nests

• Lay eggs

• Collect food