Understanding the Cicada Invasion

How long were the cicadas underground before emerging?

• 15 years

• 13 years

• 17 years

• 12 years

In which area did Dave Mov report the first cicadas surfacing?

• Midwest

• Southern Illinois

• Central Illinois

• Northeast Georgia

What is unique about the cicada emergence mentioned in the text?

• Cicadas emerged in winter

• Cicadas emerged underground

• Two types of cicadas emerged together for the first time in over 200 years

• Only one type of cicada emerged

How often does the 13-year cicada brood emerge?

• Every 13 years

• Every 17 years

• Every 12 years

• Every 15 years

What do cicadas do immediately after emerging from their exoskeleton?

• Start eating leaves

• Hibernate

• Go back underground

• Dry their wings and prepare to fly

What is the primary reason cicadas emerge and go to the treetops?

• To eat leaves

• To escape predators and find a mate

• To lay eggs immediately

• To sleep

What unusual food item was discussed in relation to cicadas?

• Cicada ice cream

• Eating cicadas with hot sauce

• Cicada smoothie

• Cicada salad

What happens to cicadas after they mate and lay eggs?

• The cicadas return underground without laying eggs

• The eggs fall into the soil and start the cycle again

• The cicadas fly away to another region

• The cicadas live for several more years

Which U.S. President was in office the last time the dual emergence happened before the one mentioned?

• Abraham Lincoln

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson