Insect Characteristics and Habitats

The video introduces insects, the largest group of animals on Earth, and explores their characteristics, habitats, and roles in ecosystems. It covers various insect species, including flies, grasshoppers, ants, and beetles, and discusses their interactions with plants and environments like grasslands, forests, and extreme habitats. The video also highlights the importance of host plants and the impact of insects on agriculture, concluding with discussion questions to reinforce learning.

What is the largest group of animals on Earth?

• Birds

• Reptiles

• Mammals

• Insects

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of insects?

• Six legs

• Four wings

• Small size

• Three main body parts

What unique ability do flies have?

• Walking up walls

• Flying backwards

• Changing colors

• Breathing underwater

Which of these is a habitat where insects do NOT live?

• Mountains

• Oceans

• Forests

• Deserts

What is a host plant?

• A plant that provides shade

• A plant that insects eat and lay eggs on

• A plant that grows in water

• A plant that repels insects

Why are ladybugs considered helpful insects?

• They produce honey

• They eat pests like aphids

• They build nests

• They pollinate flowers

How do bark beetles harm trees?

• By eating the leaves

• By burrowing under the bark

• By cutting off sunlight

• By spreading diseases

What is unique about army ants?

• They are nocturnal

• They travel in large groups

• They fly

• They live alone

Which insect is known for having no mouth as an adult?

• Dragonfly

• Arctic crane fly

• Ladybug

• House fly

Why don't insects live in the ocean?

• Lack of food

• No oxygen

• Too cold

• Too much salt