I WONDER - How Many Insects Are In The World?

Insects are incredibly diverse, with over a million species identified and many more yet to be discovered. They inhabit nearly every environment on Earth and exhibit a wide range of shapes and sizes. Insects exist in large populations, with estimates suggesting there are 70 times more insects than humans on the planet.

Approximately how many insect species have been identified by humans?

• 5,000,000

• 500,000

• 2,000,000

• 1,000,000

What is the potential for discovering new insect species?

• Only a few remain undiscovered

• No new species will be found

• There are still many to be discovered

• All species have been discovered

In which environments can insects be found?

• Almost every habitat on Earth

• Only in deserts

• Only in forests

• Only in aquatic environments

How do insects vary in their physical appearance?

• They come in many shapes and sizes

• They only vary in size

• They all look the same

• They only vary in color

What is a notable characteristic of insect populations?

• They are 100 times larger than human populations

• They are equal to human populations

• They are smaller than human populations

• They are 70 times larger than human populations