Insect Explorer Worksheet
A Grade 5 science worksheet to explore the fascinating world of insects, covering their anatomy, life cycles, and characteristics.
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Insect Explorer Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!
1. Which of the following is NOT a main body part of an insect?
Head
Thorax
Abdomen
Spine
2. Insects have how many legs?
4
6
8
10
3. The hard outer covering of an insect is called an:
Endoskeleton
Exoskeleton
Shell
Skin
4. The four stages of complete metamorphosis are egg, larva, pupa, and .
5. Incomplete metamorphosis has three stages: egg, nymph, and .
6. Butterflies undergo metamorphosis.
7. Look at the image below. Label the three main body parts of the insect.
A:
B:
C:
8. Name two ways insects are important to the environment.
9. All insects have wings.
True
False
10. Spiders are insects.
True
False