Insect communication and behaviour

Question 1

Sam is making a poster that must show three different ways insects share information. He wants one example that uses movement, one that uses chemicals, and one that uses light, and each example must state the correct reason the insect uses that signal. Which set of three statements is completely correct?

Accepted Answer

• Honeybees perform a waggle dance to tell the hive where a food source is. • Ants leave a pheromone trail that guides nest‑mates to the food they found. • Fireflies flash a specific light pattern to let other fireflies know they are ready to mate.

Answer

• Honeybees waggle to attract a queen. • Ants release a scent to warn predators. • Fireflies flash to scare away birds.

Answer

• Honeybees waggle to show the direction of a flower garden. • Honeybees also waggle to tell the hive about a new nest site. • Fireflies flash a pattern to mark territory.

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• Beetles tap their wings to signal danger. • Ants hum to guide workers to food. • Fireflies glow to keep warm at night.

Question 2

Why is the monarch butterfly’s migration considered especially remarkable?

Accepted Answer

Because the butterflies travel up to 3,000 miles from North America to Mexico each fall, using the sun’s position and an internal clock to navigate.

Answer

Because they only move a short distance to the nearest garden each spring, following the scent of flowers.

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Because they migrate only during winter and rely solely on strong wind currents to carry them nowhere specific.

Answer

Because they travel over 10,000 miles by following a chemical trail left by other insects.

Question 3

Sam observed three insects and wants to explain how each one shares information with others. Which choice correctly matches each insect with its main way of communicating?

Accepted Answer

Honeybee – performs a waggle dance; Ant – leaves a pheromone trail; Firefly – flashes light patterns.

Answer

Honeybee – flashes light patterns; Ant – chirps sound; Firefly – performs a waggle dance.

Answer

Honeybee – leaves a pheromone trail; Ant – performs a waggle dance; Firefly – chirps sound.

Answer

Honeybee – chirps sound; Ant – flashes light patterns; Firefly – leaves a pheromone trail.

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Why is the monarch butterfly’s migration considered especially remarkable?

Sam observed three insects and wants to explain how each one shares information with others. Which choice correctly matches each insect with its main way of communicating?

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