Her Majesty, The Termite Queen | National Geographic

What is a termite nest compared to in the video?

• A bustling city

• A complex factory

• A giant ant hill

• A hidden underground cave

Why is a termite queen unable to move around the nest on her own?

• She is too old and weak to move.

• Her head is too small compared to her body.

• Her large, egg-producing abdomen makes her immobile.

• She prefers to be carried by worker termites.

How many eggs can a termite queen produce in one day?

• A few hundred

• About 1,000

• Around 30,000

• Over 100 million

What are the main jobs of sterile worker termites in a colony?

• Laying eggs and defending the nest

• Building and repairing the nest, and caring for the queen

• Finding new locations for the colony and leading the queen

• Producing food and ventilating the air shafts