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Entomology and Etymology Trivia Quiz

Entomology - The study of insects, Etymology - The study of the origin of words. What a difference two letters can make. An eclectic quiz which incorporates insects and words. Where else can you find that? Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by jonnowales. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
jonnowales

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
221,688

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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1284

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following is a type of ant? Hint

Steeler ant

Electrician ant

Plumber ant

Carpenter ant

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Question 2 of 10

2. The word 'aardvark' derives from which African language? Hint

Afrikaans

Dogon

Zulu

Swahili

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following insects can live for nine days with no head? Hint

Praying Mantis

Cockroach

Silkworm

Goliath Beetle

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Question 4 of 10

4. The word 'claim' is derived from which language? Hint

Latin

French

Greek

German

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Question 5 of 10

5. Moths and which other organism are the only insects to have scales covering their wings? Hint

Ladybird/Ladybug

Butterflies

Fleas

Caterpillars

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which word comes from the French 'couvrir feu?' Hint

Curfew

Coward

Cretin

Chapel

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Question 7 of 10

7. The disease sleeping sickness, is caused by which insect? Hint

Tsetse Fly

Blow-fly

Deer Tick

Conenose Bug

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Greek infinitive, 'planasthai,' meaning, 'to wander,' translates to what astronomical word? Hint

Meteor

Star

Comet

Planet

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following insects are classified in the hymenoptera order? Hint

Moths

Water Scorpions

Beetles

Wasps

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following words derives from the Latin for crossroads? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following is a type of ant?

Answer: Carpenter ant

Carpenter ants belong to the 'Camponotus' species. This type of ant is found in North America among other places.

2. The word 'aardvark' derives from which African language?

Answer: Afrikaans

'Aardvark' is the Afrikaans word for 'earth-pig.' Its first recorded use dates from 1833.

3. Which of the following insects can live for nine days with no head?

Answer: Cockroach

Cockroaches are a common pest in tropical areas. They can grow to the diameter of a tennis ball and even larger than that.

4. The word 'claim' is derived from which language?

Answer: Latin

As with most words in the English language, 'claim' is derived from Latin. The Latin word 'clamor' was the judicial or community outcry that resulted from the discovery of a wrongdoing.

5. Moths and which other organism are the only insects to have scales covering their wings?

Answer: Butterflies

There are a few exceptions, as there is with most entomological facts and questions, but the common two are from the 'Order Lepidoptera,' which are the butterfly and moth.

6. Which word comes from the French 'couvrir feu?'

Answer: Curfew

'Couvrir feu,' literally means, 'cover fire.' Subsequently, this became curfew.

7. The disease sleeping sickness, is caused by which insect?

Answer: Tsetse Fly

The deer tick causes Lyme disease;the conenose bugs pass on Chagas' disease (or 'American Trypanosomiasis').

8. The Greek infinitive, 'planasthai,' meaning, 'to wander,' translates to what astronomical word?

Answer: Planet

Quite a tricky one as all four of the options proverbially wander.
The clue in this question lies in the Greek infinitive, 'planasthai,' which basically contains the word planet.

9. Which of the following insects are classified in the hymenoptera order?

Answer: Wasps

Wasps, bees and ants are all in this order. They are the most crucial order as they actively pollinate plants which enables more plants to grow and photosynthesize and create oxygen.
These three types of insects are grouped together as they all defend themselves with the use of acid.

10. Which of the following words derives from the Latin for crossroads?

Answer: Trivia

Tri + via means, 'three streets,' and subsequently crossroads.

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Source: Author jonnowales

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