2.3-Hungry Hoppers-Comp

A grasshopper makes its buzzing sound by

• moving its jaws

• wiggling its antennae

• flapping its wings

• rubbing its back legs

Male grasshoppers make their buzzing sound because

• they want to scare enemies

• they want to make music

• they want to attract a mate

• they want to teach their young

Which of these would a grasshopper NOT eat?

• a blade of grass

• a feather from a bird

• a leaf from a tree

• a leaf from a bush

Grasshoppers are good jumpers because they have

• big back legs

• dull wings

• long antennae

• many enemies

Which of these is an enemy of the grasshopper?

• cow

• butterfly

• frog

• moth

Why must a grasshopper nymph molt?

• A grasshopper nymph molts because it outgrows its shell

• A grasshopper nymph molts because to hide

• A grasshopper nymph to hunt

• A grasshopper nymph molts because it outgrows its brain

If a person could jump like a grasshopper, how far could the person jump?

• The person could jump the length of two telephone poles.

• The person could jump the length of five telephone poles.

• The person could jump the length of three telephone poles.

• The person could jump the length of four telephone poles.

How do a grasshopper's big eyes help it?

• The eyes let it hear things, such as enemies, coming from behind.

• The eyes let it smell things, such as enemies, coming from behind.

• The eyes let it see things, such as enemies, coming from behind.

• The eyes let it taste things, such as enemies, coming from behind.

Why do farmers not like grasshoppers?

• Farmers do not like grasshoppers because they ruin their machines.

• Farmers do not like grasshoppers because they make a big mess.

• Farmers do not like grasshoppers because they hurt growing crops.

• Farmers do not like grasshoppers because they get in their house.

Where do grasshoppers lay their eggs?

• Grasshoppers lay their eggs in soil.

• Grasshoppers lay their eggs on grass.

• Grasshoppers lay their eggs on nice green plants.

• Grasshoppers lay their eggs when they are nymphs.