Gigantic Locust Swarms in East Africa

What is the main cause of the locust invasion in East Africa?

• Unusually warm seas

• Cyclones

• Heavy rains

• Drought

How much vegetation can an adult desert locust eat in a day?

• 1 ounce

• 0.07 ounces

• 0.1 ounces

• 0.5 ounces

How many desert locusts can eat as much in a day as 35,000 people?

• 300 million

• 40 million

• 1 billion

• 70 billion

What is the category of intensity below 'plague' for the desert locust upsurge in East Africa?

• Infestation

• Swarm

• Invasion

• Outbreak

What is the estimated number of East Africans who may suffer from food shortages later this year due to the locust invasion?

• 13 million

• 25 million

• 70 million

• 40 million

What is the primary growing season in East Africa?

• Mid-June

• Mid-May

• Mid-April

• Mid-March

What is the biggest challenge in sourcing pesticides to control the locusts during the COVID-19 pandemic?

• Transportation issues

• Limited manpower

• Lack of funds

• Delays in supply

How far can a locust swarm travel in a day?

• 80 miles

• 100 miles

• 150 miles

• 200 miles

Who has been voluntarily tracking locust swarms in East Africa since January?

• Dino Martins

• Albert Lemasulani

• Anastasia Mbatia

• Cyril Ferrand

What is the main factor that prompts the desert locusts' transformation from solitary to gregarious?

• Genetic factors

• Environmental factors

• Both genetic and environmental factors

• Random chance