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, T B R, T, Q, S C S, R, Q, T D 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, T B R, T, Q, S C S, R, Q, T D T, S, R, Q

6. 2004 TAKS Information Booklet, # 9
3. egg  larva  pupa  adult   Which animal goes through the stages of metamorphosis shown above? A Beetle B Frog C Bird D Snake

7. 2004 TAKS Information Booklet, # 9
3. egg  larva  pupa  adult   Which animal goes through the stages of metamorphosis shown above? A Beetle B Frog C Bird D Snake

8. 2006 TAKS, #1 (95%)
4. Which part of this life cycle shows the adult organism? A Q B R C S D T

9. 2006 TAKS, #1 (95%)
4. Which part of this life cycle shows the adult organism? A Q B R C S D T

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

11. 5. Which diagram shows an example of metamorphosis?
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 growth B development C reproduction D offspring

13. 6. The process by which organisms make more organisms of the same kind is called— A growth B development C reproduction (re=again) D offspring

14. 7. At which stage of its life cycle is a butterfly able to produce offspring? A pupa B adult C egg D larva

15. 7. At which stage of its life cycle is a butterfly able to produce offspring? A pupa B adult C egg D larva

16. The diagrams below show the complete metamorphosis that a butterfly undergoes and the incomplete metamorphosis of a grasshopper’s life cycle.   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.   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
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 metamorphosis B morphing into a new organism C a complete metamorphosis D organic photosynthesis

19. 9. An adult dragonfly lays eggs
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 metamorphosis B morphing into a new organism C a complete metamorphosis D organic photosynthesis

20. J K L M 10. 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, M B M, L, K, J C M, J, L, K D K, L, J, M

21. J K L M 10. 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, M B M, L, K, J C M, J, L, K D K, L, J, M

22. 11. Which of the following is NOT a stage in the life cycle of a butterfly? A Egg B Pupa C Larva D Phase

23. 11. Which of the following is NOT a stage in the life cycle of a butterfly? A Egg B Pupa C Larva D Phase

24. 12. The stages of an organism’s development is called— A
12. The stages of an organism’s development is called— A adult stages B the life cycle C the water cycle D the migration cycle  

25. 12. The stages of an organism’s development is called— A
12. The stages of an organism’s development is called— A adult stages B the life cycle C the water cycle D the migration cycle  

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

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

28. 14. What life cycle stage is present in complete metamorphosis but not in incomplete metamorphosis? A Nymph B Adult C Larva D Egg

29. 14. What life cycle stage is present in complete metamorphosis but not in incomplete metamorphosis? A Nymph B Adult C Larva D Egg

30. 15. Which statement correctly compares these life cycles. A
15. Which statement correctly compares these life cycles? A Butterflies 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. A
15. Which statement correctly compares these life cycles? A Butterflies 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
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? A Adult B Egg C Larva D Pupa

33. 16. The diagram shows the life cycle of a darkling beetle
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? A Adult B Egg C Larva D Pupa

34. 17. The life cycles of beetles, butterflies, and grasshoppers are called— A growth B species C metamorphosis D generations  

35. 17. The life cycles of beetles, butterflies, and grasshoppers are called— A growth B species C metamorphosis D generations  

36. 18. The diagram below names three of the four stages in the life cycle of a butterfly.   Egg  ?  pupa  adult   Which of the following pictures shows the stage that is missing in the diagram? A. butterfly B. baby C. caterpillar D. caterpillar in a cocoon

37. 18. The diagram below names three of the four stages in the life cycle of a butterfly.   Egg  ?  pupa  adult   Which of the following pictures shows the stage that is missing in the diagram? A. butterfly B. baby C. caterpillar D. caterpillar in a cocoon

38. 19. Which stage of an butterfly’s life cycle is illustrated at point B in the diagram above?   A larva B egg C pupa D adult

39. 19. Which stage of an butterfly’s life cycle is illustrated at point B in the diagram above?   A larva B egg C pupa D 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, adult B. egg, larva, pupa, adult C. seed, pupa, larva, adult D. birth, growth, maturity, death

43. 21. What are the distinct life cycle stage of complete metamorphosis? A. seed, seedling, baby plant, adult B. egg, larva, pupa, adult C. seed, pupa, larva, adult D. 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. adult B. egg C. pupa D. 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. adult B. egg C. pupa D. 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. wingless B. worm-like C. colorless D. 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. wingless B. worm-like C. colorless D. 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. telescope B. stopwatch C. hand lens D. 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. telescope B. stopwatch C. hand lens D. beaker

50. 25. Entomology is the scientific study of insects
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. ecosystems B. metamorphosis C. photosynthesis D. classification

51. 25. Entomology is the scientific study of insects
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. ecosystems B. metamorphosis C. photosynthesis D. classification

52. 26. Which describes a characteristic of nymphs in incomplete metamorphosis?— A. Nymphs molt their exoskeletons as they grow. B. Nymphs reproduce to make more of their kind. C. Nymphs protect the egg and hold it together D. Nymphs do not eat or move

53. 26. Which describes a characteristic of nymphs in incomplete metamorphosis?— A. Nymphs molt their exoskeletons as they grow. B. Nymphs reproduce to make more of their kind. C. Nymphs protect the egg and hold it together D. Nymphs do not eat or move

54. 27. Which best explains what is shown in the diagram. A
27. Which best explains what is shown in the diagram? A. Larval stage of a common beetle. B. Complete metamorphosis of a beetle. C. Pupa stage of a common beetle D. Incomplete metamorphosis of a beetle.

55. 27. Which best explains what is shown in the diagram. A
27. Which best explains what is shown in the diagram? A. Larval stage of a common beetle. B. Complete metamorphosis of a beetle. C. Pupa stage of a common beetle D. Incomplete metamorphosis of a beetle.

56. 28. Which statement about the difference between complete metamorphosis and incomplete metamorphosis is NOT correct?— A. Both have four stages. B. Both begin with the egg stage. C. Both end with the adult stage. D. Both are cycles of insects.

57. 28. Which statement about the difference between complete metamorphosis and incomplete metamorphosis is NOT correct?— A. Both have four stages. B. Both begin with the egg stage. C. Both end with the adult stage. D. Both are cycles of insects.

58. 29. The praying mantis life cycle is shown in the diagram below:
29. The praying mantis life cycle is shown in the diagram below: egg  nymph  adult Which statement best describes the life cycle of a praying mantis? A. The praying mantis grows from egg to adult by complete metamorphosis. B. The praying mantis grows to adult size by the pupa stage. C. The praying mantis grows from egg to adult by incomplete metamorphosis. D. The praying mantis grows to adult size by the larval stage.

59. 29. The praying mantis life cycle is shown in the diagram below:
29. The praying mantis life cycle is shown in the diagram below: egg  nymph  adult Which statement best describes the life cycle of a praying mantis? A. The praying mantis grows from egg to adult by complete metamorphosis. B. The praying mantis grows to adult size by the pupa stage. C. The praying mantis grows from egg to adult by incomplete metamorphosis. D. The praying mantis grows to adult size by the larval stage.

60. 30. If an insect forms a chrysalis during the third stage of complete metamorphosis, the adult will be a – A. moth B. mosquito C. dragonfly D. butterfly

61. 30. If an insect forms a chrysalis during the third stage of complete metamorphosis, the adult will be a – A. moth B. mosquito C. dragonfly D. butterfly

62. 31. Which stage is missing below. Egg .  cocoon  butterfly A. egg B
31. Which stage is missing below? Egg  ??  cocoon  butterfly A. egg B. adult C. pupa D. larva

63. 31. Which stage is missing below. Egg .  cocoon  butterfly A. egg B
31. Which stage is missing below? Egg  ??  cocoon  butterfly A. egg B. adult C. pupa D. larva

64. 32. The 5th grade class receives a ladybug kit with 10 live larvae
32. The 5th grade class receives a ladybug kit with 10 live larvae. Students make daily observations and record how many of the pupas hatch each day. At the end of the investigation, students make a table to show their data: What title should they give the table? A. Life of a Ladybug B. Weekly Observations C. Ladybug Pupa Hatchings D. Incomplete Metamorphosis Table
Date 10 11 12 13 14 15
# Hatched 1 2 4

65. 32. The 5th grade class receives a ladybug kit with 10 live larvae
32. The 5th grade class receives a ladybug kit with 10 live larvae. Students make daily observations and record how many of the pupas hatch each day. At the end of the investigation, students make a table to show their data: What title should they give the table? A. Life of a Ladybug B. Weekly Observations C. Ladybug Pupa Hatchings D. Incomplete Metamorphosis Table
Date 10 11 12 13 14 15
# Hatched 1 2 4

66. 33. Students design an experiment to see what impact temperature might have on the length of time it takes for Planted Lady butterflies to go through a complete metamorphosis. Based on the purpose of their experiment, what should their variable be? A. The number of specimens B. The amount of time it takes the butterflies to transform C. The location of the hatchery D. The temperature of the hatchery

67. 33. Students design an experiment to see what impact temperature might have on the length of time it takes for Planted Lady butterflies to go through a complete metamorphosis. Based on the purpose of their experiment, what should their variable be? A. The number of specimens B. The amount of time it takes the butterflies to transform C. The location of the hatchery D. The temperature of the hatchery

68. 34. Students go outside in the fall and collect crickets from the grass around the building. They notice that some of the crickets have wings and some of the smaller ones do not. Based on what they know about the different stages of metamorphosis, what do the students conclude about the crickets with no wings? A. The crickets are old and have lost their wings. B. The crickets are immature and have not developed wings yet. C. A predator tried to eat the cricket and broke its wings D. The crickets are a species that does not develop wings.

69. 34. Students go outside in the fall and collect crickets from the grass around the building. They notice that some of the crickets have wings and some of the smaller ones do not. Based on what they know about the different stages of metamorphosis, what do the students conclude about the crickets with no wings? A. The crickets are old and have lost their wings. B. The crickets are immature and have not developed wings yet. C. A predator tried to eat the cricket and broke its wings D. The crickets are a species that does not develop wings.

70. The diagram shows the life cycle of a mosquito. 35
The diagram shows the life cycle of a mosquito What is represented in the diagram? A. Complete metamorphosis B. Incomplete photosynthesis C. Complete development D. Incomplete metamorphosis

71. The diagram shows the life cycle of a mosquito. 35
The diagram shows the life cycle of a mosquito What is represented in the diagram? A. Complete metamorphosis B. Incomplete photosynthesis C. Complete development D. Incomplete metamorphosis

72. 36. Students observe the changes in the life cycle stages of a beetle and a grasshopper. What should the students do to remember what they observed? A. Repeat the experiment one more time B. Record their information in a science notebook C. Analyze the information using a computer D. Discuss their observations with other students

73. 36. Students observe the changes in the life cycle stages of a beetle and a grasshopper. What should the students do to remember what they observed? A. Repeat the experiment one more time B. Record their information in a science notebook C. Analyze the information using a computer D. Discuss their observations with other students

74. Use the table below and your knowledge of science to answer the following question Organisms that Experience Metamorphosis Which of the following best completes the table above? A. ant B. cockroach C. dragonfly D. praying mantis
Complete
Incomplete
Butterfly
Grasshopper
Ladybug
Cricket
???
Walking stick

75. Use the table below and your knowledge of science to answer the following question Organisms that Experience Metamorphosis Which of the following best completes the table above? A. ant B. cockroach C. dragonfly D. praying mantis
Complete
Incomplete
Butterfly
Grasshopper
Ladybug
Cricket
???
Walking stick

76. In the activity, students make a chart describing complete and incomplete metamorphosis Which information would best complete the chart? A. Incomplete change in body structure B. Similar body structure, different sizes C. Different body structure, same size D. Complete change in body structure
Complete Metamorphosis
Incomplete Metamorphosis
4 stages
3 stages
Egg, larva, pupa, adult
Egg, nymph, adult
Complete change in body structure
???

77. In the activity, students make a chart describing complete and incomplete metamorphosis Which information would best complete the chart? A. Incomplete change in body structure B. Similar body structure, different sizes C. Different body structure, same size D. Complete change in body structure
Complete Metamorphosis
Incomplete Metamorphosis
4 stages
3 stages
Egg, larva, pupa, adult
Egg, nymph, adult
Complete change in body structure
???

78. 39. Which tool would be most helpful for students to measure the differences between the nymph and adult stages of a grasshopper? A. meter stick B. triple beam balance C. calculator D. metric ruler

79. 39. Which tool would be most helpful for students to measure the differences between the nymph and adult stages of a grasshopper? A. meter stick (too big) B. triple beam balance C. calculator D. metric ruler