9/26 Blog Comprehension Check

According to the blog post, butterflies taste with their:

• Wings

• Mouth

• Feet

• Antennas

What is the process called when a caterpillar changes into a butterfly?

• Pollination

• Metamorphosis

• Migration

• Transformation

What is the hard shell that a caterpillar makes around itself called?

• Cocoon

• Chrysalis

• Nest

• Pod

According to the text, how do butterflies help flowers make seeds?

• By eating the flowers

• By carrying pollen from flower to flower

• By making nectar

• By laying eggs on the flowers

Which of these flowers is mentioned in the text as a favorite of butterflies?

• Roses

• Tulips

• Zinnias

• Daisies

On which continent are butterflies NOT found?

• Asia

• Antarctica

• Africa

• Europe

What covers a butterfly's wings?

• Feathers

• Fur

• Tiny scales

• Smooth skin

What is the author's purpose in writing this blog post?

Why are butterflies important to the environment? Give at least two reasons from the article and explain how each one helps nature.

Based on what you read, what are three specific things people can do to help butterflies? Explain why each action would be helpful to butterflies.