Exoskeletons and Jointed Appendages Quiz

What metaphor is used to describe the feeling of having an exoskeleton?

• A tight hat on a sunny day

• A warm blanket on a cold day

• A stinky shoe blocking the sun

• A heavy backpack on a hike

What is a key feature of exoskeletons that makes them practical?

• They are tough and adaptable

• They are colorful

• They are lightweight

• They are made of silk

How do creatures with exoskeletons adapt when their exoskeleton becomes too tight?

• They shrink to fit

• They change color

• They stretch it out

• They shed it and grow a new one

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a role of creatures with exoskeletons?

• Pollinating plants

• Feeding the human race

• Building nests

• Traveling to various places

Which of these creatures is mentioned as having an exoskeleton?

• Lizards

• Frogs

• Spiders

• Birds