Butterfly Metamorphosis Worksheet
Explore the fascinating process of butterfly metamorphosis with this engaging Grade 5 science worksheet, covering the four stages of a butterfly's life cycle.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to the diagram of the butterfly life cycle if needed.
Observe the diagram below, which illustrates the four stages of a butterfly's life cycle:
1. What is the correct order of the four stages of butterfly metamorphosis?
Egg, adult, larva, pupa
Larva, egg, pupa, adult
Egg, larva, pupa, adult
Pupa, egg, adult, larva
2. What is another name for the larva stage of a butterfly?
Chrysalis
Caterpillar
Cocoon
Nymph
3. A butterfly begins its life as a tiny , usually laid on a leaf.
4. During the pupa stage, the caterpillar transforms inside a protective casing called a .
5. The process of a caterpillar changing into a butterfly is called .
6. Butterflies lay their eggs on flowers.
True
False
7. A caterpillar's main job is to eat and grow.
True
False
8. Describe one major change that happens during the pupa stage.
9. Why is metamorphosis important for butterflies?
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
10. The adult butterfly emerges from the .
11. The larva stage is also known as the .