Understanding Flies

Understanding Flies

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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The video explores the lifespan of flies, focusing on houseflies and fruit flies. Houseflies typically live around 30 days in the wild, with warmer temperatures extending their lifespan. The lifespan can vary by species, with fruit flies living slightly longer, around 40 to 50 days.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are flies generally perceived by people?

As fascinating creatures

As disgusting creatures

As both fascinating and disgusting

As harmless creatures

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the average lifespan of a housefly in the wild?

10 days

20 days

30 days

40 days

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what temperature do houseflies live the longest?

Below 50 degrees

Between 50 and 60 degrees

Above 70 degrees

Exactly 60 degrees

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of fly tends to live longer than houseflies?

Mosquitoes

Fruit flies

Butterflies

Dragonflies

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the typical lifespan range for fruit flies?

20 to 30 days

30 to 40 days

40 to 50 days

50 to 60 days