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The Life Cycle of Butterflies

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the first stage of a butterfly's life cycle?

a)

Caterpillar

b)

Egg

c)

Chrysalis

d)

Pupa

2.

What do caterpillars eat to grow?

a)

Flowers

b)

Leaves

c)

Nectar

d)

Fruits

3.

How long does a caterpillar stay in the larva stage?

a)

5 to 7 weeks

b)

1 to 3 months

c)

1 to 2 weeks

d)

2 to 4 weeks

4.

What is the process called when a caterpillar turns into a chrysalis?

a)

Pupation

b)

Larval transformation

c)

Cocooning

d)

Metamorphosis

5.

What happens inside the chrysalis?

a)

The caterpillar eats leaves inside the chrysalis.

b)

The chrysalis is a resting stage with no changes.

c)

The caterpillar transforms into a butterfly.

d)

The chrysalis turns into a cocoon before the butterfly emerges.

6.

What is the final stage of a butterfly's life cycle?

a)

Egg

b)

Adult butterfly

c)

Pupa

d)

Caterpillar

7.

How do butterflies help flowers?

a)

Butterflies help flowers grow by adding nutrients to the soil.

b)

Butterflies eat the nectar from flowers.

c)

Butterflies provide shade to flowers.

d)

Butterflies help flowers by pollinating them.

8.

What colors can butterflies be?

a)

Butterflies cannot be any colors.

b)

Butterflies can only be purple and pink.

c)

Butterflies can be blue, yellow, orange, red, green, black, and white.

d)

Butterflies are always black and brown.

9.

How long can butterflies live?

a)

More than 2 years

b)

Only a few days

c)

Up to 2 years

d)

A few weeks to several months, with some species living up to 8 months.

10.

What do butterflies do after they emerge from the chrysalis?

a)

Butterflies change color before they can fly.

b)

Butterflies pump fluid into their wings and allow them to dry and harden.

c)

Butterflies immediately start flying without any preparation.

d)

Butterflies eat nectar right after emerging from the chrysalis.