Cicadas: Nature's Loud Insects

Cicadas: Nature's Loud Insects

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

4th - 8th Grade

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Created by

Amelia Wright

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The video explores the fascinating world of cicadas, covering their life cycle from eggs to adults, the different species, and their unique behaviors and sounds. It explains how cicadas are harmless to humans, despite their loud buzzing and large numbers during plagues. The video also touches on cicada anatomy, their predators, and the minimal impact they have on humans and the environment.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What sound is often confused with cicadas in the introduction?

Wind rustling

Birds chirping

Tree crickets

Rain falling

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long can cicada nymphs remain underground?

5 to 10 years

10 to 20 years

1 to 5 years

2 to 17 years

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two main groups of cicadas?

Annual and Periodical

Common and Rare

Summer and Winter

Seasonal and Yearly

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common misconception about cicadas?

They destroy crops

They bite humans

They are nocturnal

They are related to locusts

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What feature helps cicadas produce their loud sounds?

Drum-like plates on their bellies

Their antennae

Their wings

Their legs

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do cicada nymphs use to dig underground?

Thick claws on their front legs

Their wings

Their mouthparts

Their antennae

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a cicada's primary defense mechanism against predators?

Camouflage

Loud distress sounds

Poisonous bite

Fast running

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