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These miniature marvels, often mistaken for ants, are usually white or light brown in color and have soft bodies. These little guys are not loners, they live in large groups called colonies, and boy do they like to keep busy! Each termite has a role to play, from the king and queen who lead the colony, to the workers and soldiers who keep things running smoothly.  \nSpeaking of busy, these industrious insects are nature's recyclers, munching away on dead plant material and wood. That's right, their favorite food is cellulose, the main component found in plant and wood material. This wood-munching habit is why you often find them in dead trees, logs, or even in the wooden structures of houses. But don't worry, they don't just  \ndestroy, they also help to break down and recycle materials back into the soil.  \nFrom munching wood to building colonies, let's swap gears and explore their life cycle. The life of a termite begins as an egg, which hatches into a nymph. These nymphs then grow and change, taking on roles as workers, soldiers, or reproductives (future kings and queens) . Once mature, the new kings and queens fly off to start colonies of their own, continuing the cycle of life for these little critters.  \nHaving taken a peek at their life cycle, let's touch on their relationship with us and other animals. While termites can bea nuisance to homeowners, they play a crucial role in the ecosystem by helping to break down dead plant material. They also serve as a food source for many creatures, like ants, birds, and even some mammals! So, while they might be tiny, termites have a huge impact on the world around us.  \nSolve each problem.  \nUse the article to answer the question.  \n1) What color are termites usually?  \nA. White or light brown B. Black or dark brown  \nC. Green or blue D. Red or pink  \n2) What are the large groups where termites live called?  \nA. hives B. towns C. kingdoms D. colonies  \n3) What do termites like to eat?  \nA. Fabric B. Cellulose C. Plants D. Blood  \n4) What other insect are termites sometimes mistaken for?  \nA. ants B. thrips C. grasshoppers D. beetles  \n5) Who consumes termites?  \nA. Flowers, trees, and grasses B. Butterflies, beetles, and bees  \nC. Ants, birds, and some mammals D. People, lions, and whales  \n6) Which are roles in a termite colony?  \nA. Leader, helpers, and protectors B. Boss, laborers, and security  \nC. Chef, builder, and guard D. King, queen, workers, and soldiers  \n7) Where would you be most likely to find termites?  \nA. Dead trees B. Grassy fields  \nC. Body of water D. Flower gardens  \n8) How does the life of a termite begin?  \nA. As a larva B. As a pupa C. As a caterpillar D. As an egg  \n9) What do termites do with the waste they produce?  \nA. They use it to build their nests B. They recycle it back into the soil  \nC. They store it for future use D. They use it as food  \n10) What role do termites play in the ecosystem?  \nA. Breaking down dead plant material B. Distributing seeds in their waste  \nC. Pollinating flowers D. Helping to clean and purify water  \nDetermine if the statements is something the animal would say (W) or it it is not something the animal would say (N).  \n11) \"We start our lives as eggs, then we hatch into tiny creatures called nymphs. \"  \n12) \"Many creatures like ants, birds, and even some mammals consider us a food source. \"  \n13) \"There's royalty among us termites. We even have a king and queen who lead the termite colony. \"  \n14) \"We don't hatch from eggs. \"  \n15) \"Ever wondered why you find us often in dead trees or logs? It's because we love the taste of wood!\"  \n16) \"I'm a loner, I prefer living alone rather than in a colony. \"  \n17) \"Houses are just not in our diet. \"  \n18) \"We termites live together in a large group called a colony. \"  \n\n| \u003Cbr>Reading | [www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 5](www.CommonCoreSheets.com Page 2 of 5) | 1-10\u003Cbr>11-20 | 98 | 97 | 95 | 93 | 92 | 90","cbCaintwmpiXk07r","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaintwmpiXk07r","pdf",130554,11,"English","# Questions: Termites Basics\n## Color, Diet, and Colony Terms\n# Questions: Life Cycle and Ecosystem\n## Roles, Predators, and Where They Live\n# Statement Sorting Tasks\n## Animal Speech (W/N)\n## Fact vs Opinion\n## True vs False","[{\"question\":\"What color are termites usually, and what feature do they have?\",\"answer\":\"Termites are usually white or light brown and have soft bodies.\"},{\"question\":\"What do termites like to eat?\",\"answer\":\"Termites like to eat cellulose, which is found in plant and wood material.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the life cycle of a termite begin?\",\"answer\":\"The life of a termite begins as an egg, which hatches into a nymph.\"},{\"question\":\"What role do termites play in the ecosystem?\",\"answer\":\"Termites help break down dead plant material and also serve as a food source for many animals.\"}]","Termites - Life Cycle, Ecosystem Role, and Practice Questions | PDF",1790808723,28]