The Monarch Butterfly: An Incredible Journey
Questions:
5
Grade:
5
Words:
95
Monarch butterflies are amazing creatures known for their beautiful orange and black wings. Every year, they embark on an incredible journey, flying thousands of miles from North America to Mexico for winter. This migration process is a unique part of their life cycle that also includes transforming from a tiny egg to a caterpillar, then into a beautiful butterfly. But, did you know, climate change is making this journey more difficult for them? Fortunately, people all over the world are planting milkweed plants, their favorite food, to help these stunning butterflies continue their important journey.
Question 1
What are Monarch butterflies known for?
A
Their red and green wings
B
Their yellow and blue wings
C
Their orange and black wings
Explanation. Monarch butterflies are known for their beautiful orange and black wings.
D
Their pink and purple wings
E
Their green and white wings
Question 2
Where do Monarch butterflies migrate to in winter?
A
Canada
B
Australia
C
Mexico
Explanation. Every year, Monarch butterflies embark on an incredible journey, flying thousands of miles from North America to Mexico for winter.
D
Brazil
E
China
Question 3
What is the favorite food of Monarch butterflies?
A
Roses
B
Daisies
C
Milkweed plants
Explanation. Milkweed plants are the favorite food of Monarch butterflies.
D
Sunflowers
E
Tulips
Question 4
How does climate change affect Monarch butterflies?
A
It makes their wings smaller
B
It changes their color
C
It makes their journey more difficult
Explanation. Climate change is making the journey of Monarch butterflies more difficult.
D
It makes them larger
E
It changes their food
Question 5
What helps Monarch butterflies continue their journey?
A
Planting roses
B
Planting daisies
C
Planting milkweed plants
Explanation. People all over the world are planting milkweed plants to help Monarch butterflies continue their journey.
D
Planting sunflowers
E
Planting tulips
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