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Monarch Observational Study

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main purpose of the Monarch Observational Study as described in the worksheet?

a)

To conduct a true experiment by changing the environment

b)

To observe Monarch larva and collect data without changing the environment

c)

To release Monarch butterflies into the wild

d)

To study the effects of chemicals on Monarch larva

2.

Which of the following is NOT listed as a material needed for the Monarch Observational Study?

a)

Monarch habitat (deli container with lid)

b)

Milkweed leaves

c)

Transparent grid (square centimeters)

d)

Soil sample

3.

You should estimate the area of the old leaf that has been eaten and record it in your data table using a ruler.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Which observation should you make about the Monarch larva during the study?

a)

Record the number of leaves eaten

b)

Measure the length of the larva in cm2 using the transparent grid

c)

Measure the length of the larva in cm using a ruler

d)

Measure the length of the larva in mm using a ruler

e)

Measure the length of the larva in inches using a ruler

5.

Which tool would help you estimate the area of leaf eaten by the Monarch larva?

a)

Transparent grid (square centimeters)

b)

frass

c)

ruler

d)

Magnifying glass

6.

Reorder the following for part 1 of our daily data collection

a)

Observe the caterpillar before opening the habitat

b)

get new leaf, estimate area of the leaf, and write it on data table

c)

remove old leaf with larva and place in a safe place

d)

measure larva length and transfer to new leaf

e)

count frass and record

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
7.

Reorder the following for part 2 of our daily data collection

a)

count frass and record

b)

dump frass out in trash can

c)

rinse out container and dry

d)

place new leaf in container with larva

e)

estimate the area of the leaf eaten by the larva

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
8.

How do you tell the difference between the first and second instar larva?

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