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Molting is a part of the nymph stage in the metamorphosis process. Why is molting necessary for insects?
a) Molting is a learned behavior needed for flying.
b) Their shell was damaged and needs replaced.
c) They are transforming into the larva stage.
d) They outgrow their hard shell.

Why would a luna moth pupa form a cocoon around its body?
a) to stay warm
b) to stay dry in moist environments
c) for protection during metamorphosis
d) to blend in to the environment

The passing of traits from parents to their offspring is called
a) pupa
b) metamorphosis
c) heredity
d) a life cycle

What are the three stages of incomplete metamorphosis?
a) egg, nymph, adult
b) egg, pupa, larva
c) larva, pupa, adult
d) egg, larva, pupa, adult

Which statement is an example of an acquired trait?
a) A moth larva enters a pupa stage.
b) A robin reproduces by laying blue eggs.
c) A nymph praying mantis looks like an adult praying mantis.
d) A zebra has a crack in one hoof from walking on hard rocks.

An adult spider builds a web. The spider dies before its eggs are hatched. Why can the spiders offspring build a web?
a) They learn to build webs by watching other spiders.
b) They get the web-building trait from the environment.
c) They match the kind of web to the insects they want to eat.
d) They inherited the ability to build a web.

Cicadas go through incomplete metamorphosis. What must a cicada do while passing from the nymph to the adult stage?
a) lay eggs
b) build a cocoon
c) become a pupa
d) shed its outer covering

Ben observes a group of the same type of dog. Which inherited trait would most likely be different in the group of dogs?
a) the color of fur
b) the ability to bark
c) the number of legs
d) the sharpness of their teeth

How are complete metamorphosis and incomplete metamorphosis the same?
a) Both have a larva stage
b) Both have a pupa stage
c) Both have a nymph stage
d) Both have an adult stage

A dolphin pushes its calf to the water's surface right after the calf is born. Why does the mother most likely do this?
a) so the calf can hear better
b) so the calf can leave its mother
c) so the calf can get air to breath
d) so the calf can look for other dolphins

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