Life Science Boot Camp

1. Life Science Boot Camp 5.10C Describe the differences between complete and incomplete metamorphosis of insects.

2. STAAR #34; Supporting; 5.2D 1. The stages in the development of an insect are shown below:Which observation best supports the conclusion that this insect undergoes incomplete metamorphosis?A. The insect changes color when it becomes an adult.B. The first stage of the insect’s development is as an egg.C. The insect undergoes more than four stages in its development.D. The insect has similar body parts throughout its development.

3. STAAR #34; Supporting; 5.2D 1. The stages in the development of an insect are shown below:Which observation best supports the conclusion that this insect undergoes incomplete metamorphosis?A. The insect changes color when it becomes an adult.B. The first stage of the insect’s development is as an egg.C. The insect undergoes more than four stages in its development.D. The insect has similar body parts throughout its development.

4. 2002 TAKS Information Booklet, #5 2. The pictures show the stages in the life cycle of a beetle. What would be the correct sequence for the development of the beetle?A Q, S, R, TB R, T, Q, SC S, R, Q, TD T, S, R, Q

5. 2002 TAKS Information Booklet, #5 2. The pictures show the stages in the life cycle of a beetle. What would be the correct sequence for the development of the beetle?A Q, S, R, TB R, T, Q, SC S, R, Q, TD T, S, R, Q

6. 2004 TAKS Information Booklet, # 9 3. egg  larva  pupa  adultWhich animal goes through the stages of metamorphosis shown above?A BeetleB FrogC BirdD Snake

7. 2004 TAKS Information Booklet, # 9 3. egg  larva  pupa  adultWhich animal goes through the stages of metamorphosis shown above?A BeetleB FrogC BirdD Snake

8. 2006 TAKS, #1 (95%) 4. Which part of this life cycle shows the adult organism?A QB RC SD T

9. 2006 TAKS, #1 (95%) 4. Which part of this life cycle shows the adult organism?A QB RC SD T

10. 2006, # 6 (90%) 5. Which diagram shows an example of metamorphosis?

11. 2006, # 6 (90%) 5. Which diagram shows an example of metamorphosis?

12. 6. The process by which organisms make more organisms of the same kind is called—A growthB developmentC reproductionD offspring

13. 6. The process by which organisms make more organisms of the same kind is called—A growthB developmentCreproduction (re=again)D offspring

14. 7. At which stage of its life cycle is a butterfly able to produce offspring?A pupaB adultC eggD larva

15. 7. At which stage of its life cycle is a butterfly able to produce offspring?ApupaB adultC eggD larva

16. The diagrams below show the complete metamorphosis that a butterfly undergoes and the incomplete metamorphosis of a grasshopper’s life cycle.8. Which of the following creatures undergoes metamorphosis during its lifetime?A A dog B A mayfly C A beaver D A person

17. The diagrams below show the complete metamorphosis that a butterfly undergoes and the incomplete metamorphosis of a grasshopper’s life cycle.8. Which of the following creatures undergoes metamorphosis during its lifetime?A A dog B A mayfly C A beaver D A person

18. 9. An adult dragonfly lays eggs. Nymphs emerge from the eggs, grow and turn into adults. This cycle is a type of—A an incomplete metamorphosisB morphing into a new organismC a complete metamorphosisD organic photosynthesis

19. 9. An adult dragonfly lays eggs. Nymphs emerge from the eggs, grow and turn into adults. This cycle is a type of—A an incomplete metamorphosisB morphing into a new organismC a complete metamorphosisD organic photosynthesis

20. J K L M10. These pictures show the stages in the lifecycle of a butterfly. What is the correct sequence for the development of the butterfly?A J, K, L, MB M, L, K, JC M, J, L, KD K, L, J, M

21. J K L M10. These pictures show the stages in the lifecycle of a butterfly. What is the correct sequence for the development of the butterfly?A J, K, L, MB M, L, K, JC M, J, L, KD K, L, J, M

22. 11. Which of the following is NOT a stage in the life cycle of a butterfly?AEggB PupaC LarvaD Phase

23. 11. Which of the following is NOT a stage in the life cycle of a butterfly?AEggB PupaC LarvaD Phase

24. 12. The stages of an organism’s development is called—A adult stagesB the life cycleC the water cycleD the migration cycle

25. 12. The stages of an organism’s development is called—A adult stagesB the life cycleC the water cycleD the migration cycle

26. 13. Which of the following animals goes through an incomplete metamorphosis? A Alligator B GrasshopperC Lizard D Turtle

27. 13. Which of the following animals goes through an incomplete metamorphosis? A Alligator B GrasshopperC Lizard D Turtle

28. 14. What life cycle stage is present in complete metamorphosis but not in incomplete metamorphosis?A NymphB AdultC LarvaD Egg

29. 14. What life cycle stage is present in complete metamorphosis but not in incomplete metamorphosis?A NymphB AdultC LarvaD Egg

30. 15. Which statement correctly compares these life cycles?AButterflies lay eggs and grasshoppers do not lay eggs.B Butterflies have wings throughout their life cycle and grasshoppers do not.C Butterflies have more legs as adults than do grasshoppers as adults.D Butterflies go through more body-shape changes than do grasshoppers.

31. 15. Which statement correctly compares these life cycles?AButterflies lay eggs and grasshoppers do not lay eggs.B Butterflies have wings throughout their life cycle and grasshoppers do not.C Butterflies have more legs as adults than do grasshoppers as adults.D Butterflies go through more body-shape changes than do grasshoppers.

32. 16. The diagram shows the life cycle of a darkling beetle. The stages in its life cycle are labeled W, X, Y, and Z.Which stage is shown at Y? AAdultB EggC LarvaD Pupa

33. 16. The diagram shows the life cycle of a darkling beetle. The stages in its life cycle are labeled W, X, Y, and Z.Which stage is shown at Y? AAdultB EggC LarvaD Pupa

34. 17. The life cycles of beetles, butterflies, and grasshoppers are called—A growthB speciesC metamorphosisD generations

35. 17. The life cycles of beetles, butterflies, and grasshoppers are called—A growthB speciesC metamorphosisD generations

36. 18. The diagram below names three of the four stages in the life cycle of a butterfly.Egg  ?  pupa  adultWhich of the following pictures shows the stage that is missing in the diagram?A. butterflyB. babyC. caterpillarD. caterpillar in a cocoon

37. 18. The diagram below names three of the four stages in the life cycle of a butterfly.Egg  ?  pupa  adultWhich of the following pictures shows the stage that is missing in the diagram?A. butterflyB. babyC. caterpillarD. caterpillar in a cocoon

38. 19. Which stage of an butterfly’s life cycle is illustrated at point B in the diagram above?A larvaB eggC pupaD adult

39. 19. Which stage of an butterfly’s life cycle is illustrated at point B in the diagram above?A larvaB eggC pupaD adult

40. MS ?’s 20. How is incomplete metamorphosis different than complete metamorphosis?A. Incomplete metamorphosis is an unfinished life cycle.B. incomplete metamorphosis is the undeveloped growth of organisms.C. Incomplete metamorphosis has fewer life cycle stages.D. Incomplete metamorphosis is the partial body development of organisms.

41. MS ?’s 20. How is incomplete metamorphosis different than complete metamorphosis?A. Incomplete metamorphosis is an unfinished life cycle.B. incomplete metamorphosis is the undeveloped growth of organisms.C. Incomplete metamorphosis has fewer life cycle stages.D. Incomplete metamorphosis is the partial body development of organisms.

42. 21. What are the distinct life cycle stage of complete metamorphosis?A. seed, seedling, baby plant, adultB. egg, larva, pupa, adultC. seed, pupa, larva, adultD. birth, growth, maturity, death

43. 21. What are the distinct life cycle stage of complete metamorphosis?A. seed, seedling, baby plant, adultB. egg, larva, pupa, adultC. seed, pupa, larva, adultD. birth, growth, maturity, death

44. 22. Incomplete metamorphosis has only 3 life cycle stages: egg, nymph, adult. The nymph looks similar to a smaller version of the—A. adultB. eggC. pupaD. larva

45. 22. Incomplete metamorphosis has only 3 life cycle stages: egg, nymph, adult. The nymph looks similar to a smaller version of the—A. adultB. eggC. pupaD. larva

46. 23. Crickets, grasshoppers, cockroaches, and dragonflies are examples of organisms that go through incomplete metamorphosis. A physical characteristic that distinguishes the nymph from the other two stages would be that it is—A. winglessB. worm-likeC. colorlessD. developed

47. 23. Crickets, grasshoppers, cockroaches, and dragonflies are examples of organisms that go through incomplete metamorphosis. A physical characteristic that distinguishes the nymph from the other two stages would be that it is—A. winglessB. worm-likeC. colorlessD. developed

48. 24. Student want to examine the difference of insects that go through incomplete and complete metamorphosis. Which tool would be most helpful?A. telescopeB. stopwatchC. hand lensD. beaker

49. 24. Student want to examine the difference of insects that go through incomplete and complete metamorphosis. Which tool would be most helpful?A. telescopeB. stopwatchC. hand lensD. beaker

50. 25. Entomology is the scientific study of insects. Entomologists study the way insects develop, grow, and change form. Some insects go through three stages of development while others go through 4 stages. The development, growth, and form change of insects is called—A. ecosystemsB. metamorphosisC. photosynthesisD. classification