Life Cycle of a Butterfly Quiz

What is a life cycle?

• A sequence of events that repeats itself

• A process that never ends

• A series of events that happen once

• A random occurrence of events

What is metamorphosis in the context of a butterfly's life cycle?

• The act of flying

• A transformation from one form to another

• The process of laying eggs

• A butterfly's migration

How many different kinds of butterflies are there in the world?

• About 500,000

• About 255,000

• About 100,000

• About 1,000,000

What is the minimum body temperature a butterfly needs to fly?

• 65°F

• 75°F

• 85°F

• 55°F

What hatches from a butterfly egg?

• A larva

• A butterfly

• A pupa

• A caterpillar

Why do caterpillars shed their skin?

• To change color

• To grow larger

• To become a butterfly

• To find food

What is the protective casing called that a caterpillar forms?

• Chrysalis

• Cocoon

• Egg

• Nest

How long does the metamorphosis process take?

• 15 to 20 days

• 10 to 14 days

• 7 to 9 days

• 3 to 5 days

What do butterflies use to find a mate?

• Their wings

• Their antennae

• Their feet

• Their eyes

Why do some butterflies migrate?

• To find warmer climates

• To escape predators

• To find food

• To lay eggs