Why isn't the world covered in poop? - Eleanor Slade and Paul Manning

What is a major benefit that dung beetles provide to the environment?

• They help pollinate flowers.

• They break down animal waste.

• They build homes for other insects.

• They control populations of large predators.

How many main types of dung beetles are mentioned based on their behavior?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Besides clearing waste, what other important role do dung beetles play in helping plants?

• They protect plants from being eaten by animals.

• They help spread plant seeds and provide nutrients to the soil.

• They create new types of plants through genetic modification.

• They make the soil harder so plants can stand up better.

How do dung beetles contribute to fighting global warming?

• They eat plants that produce greenhouse gases.

• They release oxygen into the atmosphere.

• They prevent methane-producing microbes from growing in dung.

• They create tunnels that trap carbon dioxide underground.