What makes the 17-year cicada unique compared to other cicadas?

Cicada Life Cycle and Behavior

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Patricia Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It has a lifespan of 17 years.
It can fly faster than other cicadas.
It changes color every year.
It lives in Antarctica.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do cicadas emerge in massive swarms every 17 years?
To avoid cold weather.
To migrate to a new location.
To find more food sources.
To confuse predators with their numbers.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a reason for cicadas' synchronized emergence?
To overwhelm predators.
To ensure species survival.
To reproduce in large numbers.
To find new habitats.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What triggers cicadas to emerge from the ground?
The length of daylight.
The temperature of the ground.
The presence of predators.
The sound of rain.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What do cicadas do immediately after emerging from their shells?
They start flying immediately.
They dry their wings and prepare to fly.
They dig back into the ground.
They change their color.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How long do adult cicadas typically live above ground?
One week
One day
One year
One month
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to cicada eggs after they are laid?
They hatch and the young cicadas fly away.
They are eaten by predators.
They remain dormant for a year.
They hatch and the young cicadas dig underground.
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