Butterfly Migration

What state in central Mexico do the millions of butterflies fly to during winter?

Which modes of transportation did Joe have to use to get to the butterflies in Mexico?

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The migration of the monarch butterfly is unique because of the _ they travel each way.

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How many generations does it typically take for monarch butterflies to complete their northward journey?

• 4-5 generations

• 1 generation

• 2-3 generations

• More than 6 generations

What special ability do 'super generation' monarchs have compared to other generations?

• They can reproduce immediately

• They live significantly longer

• They cannot fly long distances

• They do not use navigation

"Super generation" butterflies are (a)   can (b)   ​ farther and​ (c)   longer.

• bigger
• fly
• walk
• eat
• live

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What is the primary navigation tool used by monarch butterflies?

• Wind patterns

• Visual landmarks

• Solar compass

• Magnetic fields

What role do the antennae play in monarch butterfly navigation?

• They capture sound waves

• They detect colors

• They sense temperature

• They act as a timekeeping device

Monarch butterflies have a very complex . . . . .

• navigation system.

• eyesight.

• body system.

• nervous system.

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The butterflies know which way is north by ​ (a)  

• tracking the sun.
• smelling the air.
• feeling the direction of the wind on their wings.

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