Monarch Migration and Survival

What colors are monarch butterflies known for on their wings?

• Blue and yellow

• Red and white

• Orange and black

• Green and brown

Where do monarch butterflies from east of the Rocky Mountains spend the winter?

• Central Canada

• The forests in central Mexico

• The deserts of Arizona

• The beaches of Florida

What plant do monarch caterpillars eat?

• Oak leaves

• Milkweed leaves

• Pine needles

• Grass

How long do most summer monarch butterflies live?

• Two to six weeks

• Eight to ten months

• One year

• One day

What is the "super generation" of monarchs known for?

• Laying the most eggs on the way south

• Living only a few days

• Flying all the way to Mexico and living several months

• Staying in one place all year

Which two things help monarchs navigate during migration?

• Moonlight and wind

• Mountains and rivers

• The sun’s position and Earth’s magnetic field

• Stars and clouds

Why do monarchs huddle together on trees in Mexico during winter?

• To build nests

• To keep warm and protected from the cold

• To hide from milkweed plants

• To prepare for laying eggs

How do shorter-lived summer generations help the ecosystem?

• They plant trees

• They pollinate plants and can become food for predators

• They dig tunnels for water

• They stop other insects from flying

Which statement best explains how monarch migration takes several generations?

• One butterfly flies the whole route alone

• Each generation lays eggs farther north, and their offspring continue the journey

• Butterflies are carried by trains and cars

• Monarchs stop migrating every other year

Why is protecting milkweed in the north and forests in the south important for monarchs?

• It gives them places to play

• It provides caterpillar food and safe wintering habitat they need to survive

• It keeps predators away forever

• It makes them change colors

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