1. Directions

You will read passages on the topic and then answer questions about them. You may find vocabulary at the end of the test. Read the questions carefully before choosing the correct answers.

2. Questions of the test

Question 1. What is the scientific name for the order that moths belong to?
A) Lepidoptera
B) Nocturnal
C) Micromoths
D) Tineidae

Question 2. How can moths be distinguished from butterflies?
A) Moths have antenna that look like feathers, and their wings are held flat when not flying.
B) Moths are larger than butterflies.
C) Moths are nocturnal, while butterflies are diurnal.
D) Moths are pollinators, while butterflies are not.

Question 3. How many species of moths are thought to exist?
A) About 10,000
B) About 16,000
C) About 160,000
D) More than 1 million

Question 4. What is a common problem caused by moths in agricultural settings?
A) Moths fly around bright objects and confuse farmers.
B) Moths pollinate night-blooming flowers.
C) Moths and their caterpillars eat plants and sometimes kill them.
D) Moths are repelled by natural oils and chemicals.

Question 5. Why do moths appear to be attracted to light?
A) They use the light of the moon to fly in a straight line.
B) They are drawn to night-blooming flowers that depend on moths for pollination.
C) They are repelled by the scent of wood from juniper and cedar.
D) They are confused by the light and fly around it.