Super Spiders: Friends, Not Foes
Spiders are fascinating creatures found all over the world! They come in all shapes and sizes, from the tiny dwarf spider to the massive tarantula. Most spiders can spin silk, which they use to create intricate webs or safety lines. But did you know, not all spiders create webs to catch food? Some, like the jumping spider, pounce on their prey instead! They have exceptional vision, with some species having up to eight eyes. Spiders are also incredibly helpful to us. They eat insects, including pests such as flies and mosquitoes, helping to keep our homes and gardens insect-free. And while it's true that some spiders are venomous, most are harmless to humans. So, the next time you see a spider, remember—they are not as scary as they seem!
Question 1
What do most spiders use silk for?
To create intricate webs or safety lines
Explanation. Most spiders spin silk to create intricate webs or safety lines. This helps them catch food or stay safe.
To build their nests
To make clothes
To communicate with other spiders
As a food source
Question 2
What is special about the jumping spider in terms of catching its prey?
It uses its web
It flies to catch its prey
It pounces on its prey
Explanation. Unlike most spiders that use webs to catch their prey, the jumping spider pounces on its prey.
It uses venom
It uses its speed
Question 3
Why are spiders helpful to us?
They create beautiful webs
They eat insects and keep our homes and gardens insect-free
Explanation. Spiders eat insects, including pests such as flies and mosquitoes, helping to keep our homes and gardens insect-free.
They make good pets
They produce silk
They scare away other animals
Question 4
How many eyes do some species of spiders have?
Two
Four
Six
Eight
Explanation. Some species of spiders have up to eight eyes, giving them exceptional vision.
Ten
Question 5
Are all spiders venomous?
Yes, all spiders are venomous
No, most spiders are harmless to humans
Explanation. While some spiders are venomous, most are harmless to humans.
Yes, but the venom is not harmful to humans
No, only a few species of spiders are venomous
It's unknown whether all spiders are venomous or not
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