Cicadas Phenomenon

Cicadas live underground for __________ years.

When living underground, cicadas are known as:

• egg

• nymph

• adult

• molt

Only _________ cicadas can make sound by vibrating their tymbals.

• male (boy)

• female (girl)

The brood of cicadas emerges all at once as a survival trick to overwhelm its ____________ .

• prey

• predators

• mates

The life span of a cicada above ground is approximately __________ .

• 4 to 6 months

• 4 to 6 hours

• 4 to 6 days

• 4 to 6 weeks

Organize the impact of cicadas under the correct sphere.

Groups:

(a) BIOSPHERE (2 cards)

,

(b) GEOSPHERE (2 cards)

,

(c) HYDROSPHERE (1 card)

,

(d) ATMOSPHERE (1 card)

• They help aerate the soil.

• Aid in nutrient cycle when they decompose.

• Loads of nitrogen gas is formed when the brood dies.

• Aid in groundwater collection through water filtration.

• They are eaten by other animals.

• Young trees could be harmed when they lay eggs.