Worms Are Wonderful | Amazing Animals | Backyard Science | SciShow Kids

What is one way an earthworm is different from an insect?

• Earthworms have six legs.

• Earthworms have smooth skin.

• Earthworms have three main body parts.

• Earthworms have a hard shell.

How does an earthworm move through the dirt?

• They use their many legs to walk.

• They fly with tiny wings.

• They squeeze their muscles to get longer and use tiny hairs to pull.

• They roll like a ball.

Why do earthworms often come out of the ground when it rains?

• They want to play in the puddles.

• They need to keep their skin wet to breathe and find new homes.

• They are looking for birds to eat.

• The rain washes them out of their burrows.

How do earthworms help plants grow in the soil?

• They eat all the good nutrients from the soil.

• They make tunnels that bring water and air to plant roots.

• They scare away other animals that might eat plants.

• They plant new seeds for the plants.