Arachnids and Their Fascinating World

What is the primary reason many people fear spiders?

• Their large size

• Their ability to fly

• Their eight legs

• Their venomous nature

How does the strength of a spider's silk compare to steel?

• It is weaker than steel

• It is as strong as steel

• It is five times more resistant than steel

• It is ten times more resistant than steel

What unique feature allows spiders to travel using their webs?

• They use their webs as parachutes

• They glide with the help of the wind

• They use their webs as wings

• They swing like monkeys

What distinguishes arachnids from insects?

• Arachnids have eight legs

• Arachnids have antennae

• Arachnids have six legs

• Arachnids have wings

What is a unique feeding habit of arachnids?

• They chew their food

• They swallow their prey whole

• They use their claws to tear food

• They suck the soft parts of their prey

Which arachnid is known for its large size and venomous sting?

• Tick

• Spider

• Scorpion

• Dust mite

Why are dust mites considered the least popular arachnids?

• They are aggressive

• They are microscopic and hard to see

• They are venomous

• They are very large

What is the primary role of arachnids in the ecosystem?

• To spread diseases

• To maintain ecological balance

• To destroy crops

• To pollinate plants

What is a common use of spider silk by humans?

• Manufacturing cars

• Building houses

• Creating bulletproof vests

• Making musical instruments

What is a surprising fact about the strength of spider silk?

• It can stop a plane in flight

• It can lift a mountain

• It can hold a building

• It can stop a moving car