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5.10.C Describe The Differences Between Complete & Incomplete Metamorphosis Of Insects

Quiz by Texas Education Agency

Grade 5
Science (2010)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

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  • Q1
    The stages in the development of an insect are shown below. Which observation best supports the conclusion that this insect undergoes incomplete metamorphosis?
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    The insect undergoes more than four stages in its development.
    The first stage of the insect’s development is as an egg.
    The insect has similar body parts throughout its development.
    The insect changes color when it becomes an adult.
    60s
    5.10.C: Organisms and Environments
  • Q2
    The life cycles of a butterfly and a chigger are shown below. How is the life cycle of chiggers different from the life cycle of butterflies?
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    Chiggers have a nymph phase
    Chigger larvae hatch from eggs.
    Chigger larvae have legs.
    Chiggers go through metamorphosis.
    60s
    5.10.C: Organisms and Environments
  • Q3
    Some students examined two samples of pond water with a hand lens over three days. Each day they compared what they saw with pictures of samples their teacher had labeled. Their observations are listed below. Based on their observations, the students concluded that mosquitoes undergo complete metamorphosis while dragonflies undergo incomplete metamorphosis. Which of these explains why the students’ conclusion is correct?
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    The mosquito life cycle includes larvae that become pupae, while the dragonfly life cycle includes adults that develop directly from nymphs.
    The mosquito life cycle includes nymphs that hatch from eggs, while the dragonfly life cycle includes adults that develop directly from larvae.
    The mosquito life cycle includes eggs that hatch in water, while the dragonfly life cycle includes nymphs that develop in water.
    The mosquito life cycle includes larvae with wings, while the dragonfly life cycle includes nymphs.
    60s
    5.10.C: Organisms and Environments
  • Q4
    The diagrams below represent the life cycles of four different insects. Which of these insects goes through a complete metamorphosis?
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    #texas/3bb353a4-4524-4553-aab2-3ad6375be1c4/C.png
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    60s
    5.10.C: Organisms and Environments

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