Earthworms: Nature's Underground Helpers

The video explores the fascinating world of earthworms, highlighting their unique characteristics, anatomy, and movement. It explains how earthworms differ from insects and snakes, their sensory abilities, and their habitat in underground burrows. The video also covers earthworm behavior during rain, their breathing process through the skin, and their diet of soil and decaying plant matter. Importantly, it emphasizes the role of earthworms in improving soil quality and supporting plant growth, concluding with an appreciation for their contributions to nature.

What is one key difference between earthworms and insects?

• Earthworms have smooth skin.

• Earthworms have a hard exoskeleton.

• Earthworms have three main body parts.

• Earthworms have six legs.

How do earthworms move through the soil?

• By hopping.

• By using their legs.

• By squeezing their muscles and using tiny hairs.

• By slithering like snakes.

What helps earthworms sense their environment?

• Their large eyes.

• Their strong sense of smell.

• Their ability to hear sounds.

• Their ability to sense light and vibrations.

Why do earthworms come out of the ground during rainy days?

• To find a new home while keeping their skin moist.

• To escape predators.

• To enjoy the rain.

• To find food.

How do earthworms breathe?

• Through their skin.

• Through their mouth.

• Through their gills.

• Through their lungs.

What do earthworms eat as they move through the soil?

• Fruits and vegetables.

• Insects and small animals.

• Fresh leaves and flowers.

• Dead and decaying plant parts.

How do earthworms improve soil quality?

• By eating insects.

• By creating tunnels that bring water and air into the soil.

• By planting seeds.

• By removing rocks from the soil.

What is compost made from?

• Glass bottles.

• Metal scraps.

• Plastic waste.

• Dead plants.

Why do some people keep earthworms in their garden?

• To scare away birds.

• To help with pollination.

• To turn food scraps into compost.

• To use them as pets.

What is the relationship between healthy earthworms and healthy people?

• Healthy earthworms protect people from diseases.

• Healthy earthworms help grow plants that people eat.

• Healthy earthworms produce medicine for people.

• Healthy earthworms clean the air for people.