Insects

10 Questions | By Youngshane78 | Updated: Feb 20, 2013 | Attempts: 144

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Lets see just how much you know about the amazing world of insects!

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1.

How many species of insects do people around the world actually eat?
- A.
  
  200
- B.
  
  500
- C.
  
  1000
- D.
  
  1400
Correct Answer
D. 1400

Explanation
People around the world actually eat 1400 different species of insects. Have you tried one?

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2.

What percentage of the worlds animals are insects?
- A.
  
  10%
- B.
  
  39%
- C.
  
  56%
- D.
  
  80%
Correct Answer
D. 80%

Explanation
Even though most of the programming on the Animal Planet about larger animals such as mammals, reptiles, amphibians, or different kinds of sea life. Eighty percent of all the worlds known animal species are insects.

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3.

What do insects use their simple eyes for?
- A.
  
  Light
- B.
  
  Heat Detection
- C.
  
  Magnifying Images
- D.
  
  X-Ray Vision
Correct Answer
A. Light

Explanation
The simple eyes, or ocelli, are located on the head between the compound eyes. The ocelli aren't used for vision like we use our eyes, but to detect changes in the intensity of light.

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4.

Chitin is needed for which part of the insects anatomy?
- A.
  
  Head
- B.
  
  Wings
- C.
  
  Exoskeleton
- D.
  
  Eyes
Correct Answer
C. Exoskeleton

Explanation
We and all mammals have endoskeletons while insects have exoskeletons. It is a tough outer covering that has several layers. The most rigid of these layers is made of chitin. Chitin is a horny, waterproof substance.

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5.

Bees are responsible for pollinating how much of our food?
- A.
  
  25%
- B.
  
  66%
- C.
  
  100%
- D.
  
  50%
Correct Answer
B. 66%

Explanation
Bees are very much apart of about 2/3 of the fruits and vegetables that you eat everyday. They do this by carrying pollin from plant to plant.

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6.

How many different species of ants are there worldwide?
- A.
  
  50,357
- B.
  
  1,739
- C.
  
  11,880
- D.
  
  One, The biting kind
Correct Answer
C. 11,880

Explanation
There are at least 11,880 different species of ants worldwide. With new species being discovered every year.

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7.

How long can a roach survive without its head?
- A.
  
  One Day
- B.
  
  One Week
- C.
  
  One Month
- D.
  
  One Year
Correct Answer
B. One Week

Explanation
A roach is probably the hardiest creature on earth. It can survive 45 minutes under water, one week without its head, and up to a month without food or water. They could even survive the radiation from a nuclear blast. No wonder you had to call The Bugs End!

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8.

How many eggs can a cockroach lay in a lifetime?
- A.
  
  200
- B.
  
  50,000
- C.
  
  200,000
- D.
  
  1,000,000
Correct Answer
D. 1,000,000

Explanation
The female cockroach can lay over 1,000,000 eggs in lifetime. But it can get even worse, each of the females they have can lay over one 1,000,000 in their lifetime too!!! No wonder you called The Bug's End

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9.

Which type of termites will leave the nest?
- A.
  
  Swarmers
- B.
  
  Queen
- C.
  
  Soldiers
- D.
  
  Workers
Correct Answer
A. Swarmers

Explanation
Swarmers leave the termite nest in order to start new colonies, they are newly matured males and females. They tend to pair off in the hopes of starting a new colony. It will take a few years for swarmers to have enough workers to do damage to a structure.

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10.

Which Pest Control Company should you call when unwanted pest (please do not call if your mother-in-law comes to visit, I don't have that kind of insurance) come into your house?
- A.
  
  The Bug's End (The Correct Answer)
- B.
  
  Terminix
- C.
  
  Orkin
Correct Answer
A. The Bug's End (The Correct Answer)

Explanation
If you picked The Bugs End, you are a certified genius who knows a great service at the best price when you see it. If you picked one of the others, you must love paying a fortune for services.

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