Life Cycle Of A Butterfly Quiz

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    What is the first stage of the life cycle? 

    • Caterpillar
    • Egg
    • Butterfly
    • Chrysalis
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  • 2. 

    For most of the second stage in the life cycle, caterpillars usually just eat.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Caterpillars typically spend the majority of their second stage in the life cycle, known as the larval stage, consuming food. This is because their main goal during this stage is to grow and gain energy for the next stage of their life. They have a voracious appetite and feed on leaves and other plant materials. Eating is crucial for their development and transformation into adult butterflies or moths. Therefore, the statement "For most of the second stage in the life cycle, caterpillars usually just eat" is true.

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  • 3. 

    Caterpillars first eat the leaf that they were born onto.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Caterpillars first eat the leaf that they were born onto because it provides them with the necessary nutrients and moisture to survive. This leaf is readily available to them and serves as their primary source of food until they can find other leaves to eat. By starting with the leaf they were born onto, caterpillars ensure that they have a reliable food source during the early stages of their life.

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    When the butterfly emerges from the chrysalis, it's wings are ______ and folded against the body

    Correct Answer
    soft
    Explanation
    When the butterfly emerges from the chrysalis, its wings are soft and folded against the body. This is because during the transformation from a caterpillar to a butterfly, the wings develop inside the chrysalis. When the butterfly is ready to emerge, it pumps fluid into its wings, causing them to expand and harden. However, immediately after emerging, the wings are still soft and need time to dry and harden fully. During this time, the butterfly keeps its wings folded against its body to protect them and allow them to properly form and strengthen.

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  • 5. 

    Inside the chrysalis, the caterpillar does what?

    • Changes rapidly

    • Changes slowly

    • Doesn't change at all

    Correct Answer
    A. Changes rapidly
    Explanation
    Inside the chrysalis, the caterpillar undergoes a process called metamorphosis, where it transforms into a completely different creature, a butterfly. This transformation involves various physical and physiological changes, including the growth of wings, legs, and antennae, as well as the development of new organs and tissues. These changes occur at a rapid pace, allowing the caterpillar to completely transform into a butterfly within a relatively short period of time.

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