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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. Black or dark brown B. White or light brown  \nC. Red or pink D. Green or blue  \n2) What are the large groups where termites live called?  \nA. hives B. towns C. colonies D. kingdoms  \n3) What do termites like to eat?  \nA. Blood B. Fabric C. Cellulose D. Plants  \n4) What other insect are termites sometimes mistaken for?  \nA. beetles B. ants C. grasshoppers D. thrips  \n5) Who consumes termites?  \nA. Ants, birds, and some mammals B. Butterflies, beetles, and bees  \nC. Flowers, trees, and grasses D. People, lions, and whales  \n6) Which are roles in a termite colony?  \nA. Boss, laborers, and security B. Leader, helpers, and protectors  \nC. King, queen, workers, and soldiers D. Chef, builder, and guard  \n7) Where would you be most likely to find termites?  \nA. Flower gardens B. Dead trees  \nC. Grassy fields D. Body of water  \n8) How does the life of a termite begin?  \nA. As an egg B. As a caterpillar C. As a larva D. As a pupa  \n9) What do termites do with the waste they produce?  \nA. They store it for future use B. They recycle it back into the soil  \nC. They use it as food D. They use it to build their nests  \n10) What role do termites play in the ecosystem?  \nA. Pollinating flowers B. Distributing seeds in their waste  \nC. Helping to clean and purify water D. Breaking down dead plant material  \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","cbCaikJe7qu4zBxv","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaikJe7qu4zBxv","pdf",130577,"English","# Termites: appearance and colony life\n## Colors and body traits\n## Colonies and roles\n# Diet and impact on the environment\n## Cellulose and dead plant material\n## Recycling and soil benefits\n# Life cycle stages\n## Eggs to nymphs\n## Workers, soldiers, reproductives\n# Relationship to humans and animals\n## Food source for other creatures\n## Why termites are found in dead trees and structures\n# Practice questions\n## Multiple choice questions\n## Animal-speech statements (W/N)\n## Fact vs. opinion statements\n## True vs. false statements","[{\"question\":\"What colors are termites usually?\",\"answer\":\"Termites are usually white or light brown in color.\"},{\"question\":\"What do termites like to eat?\",\"answer\":\"Termites like to eat cellulose, which is the main component in plant and wood material.\"},{\"question\":\"How does a termite’s life begin and what happens next?\",\"answer\":\"A termite begins life as an egg that hatches into a nymph, then grows into roles such as workers, soldiers, or reproductives.\"}]","Termites - Life Cycle, Roles, Diet, and Ecosystem | PDF",1790778445,28]