WorksheetsCockroach Quiz
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is one reason cockroaches are difficult to catch?
They are very large.
They can fly long distances.
They can squeeze through tiny cracks.
They are brightly colored.
How fast can a cockroach travel?
About one mile per hour
About two miles per hour
About three miles per hour
About four miles per hour
When do cockroaches usually come out?
During the day
Only in the morning
Only in the afternoon
Only at night
What have scientists discovered about cockroaches?
They have wings for flying.
They have sensors for detecting tiny movements.
They can change colors.
They can live underwater.
What are the two spiked "tails" on a cockroach called?
Antennae
Cerci
Legs
Wings
How many tiny hairs cover the cerci of a cockroach?
100
150
200
250
What did Dima Rinberg use to test the cockroach's response to wind currents?
A wind-tunnel effect
A water tank
A light chamber
A soundproof room
What was surprising about the cockroach's response to wind currents?
It responded more to fast-moving currents.
It responded more to slow-moving currents.
It did not respond at all.
It responded equally to all currents.
How long have cockroaches been around according to Rinberg?
100 million years
200 million years
300 million years
400 million years
