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Do worms really eat dirt?

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  • TRUE or FALSE: In ancient times people thought worms were pests
    TRUE
    FALSE
  • Since people thought worms were pests. What were some things they did to try and get rid of pests
    Poured mustard & water in the soil
    Schooled them
    Yelled at them
  • TRUE or FALSE Worms don't like air as it dries them out
    FALSE
    TRUE
  • There are approximately ___________________ worms in an acre of land.
    1000000
    10000
    100
    1000
  • Worms leave ______ behind which mixes with soil.
    bugs
    castings
    wings
  • He was scientist who recognized that worms were eating dead & rotting leaf parts making the soil much richer
    Alan Bennett
    Charles Darwin
    Albert Einstein
    Sir Issac Newton
  • Which one is true about a worms body?
    They love light
    They have circular rings
    They are stiff
    They are loud
  • Which is NOT true about earthworms’ role in the environment?
    They release nutrients plants need to grow
    They mix and loosen soil
    They break down decaying plant material
    They eat plants’ roots
  • Which one is true about a worms body?
    They love light
    They are stiff
    They are loud
    Their body is in segments
  • Why are caterpillars so undesirable around plants?
    They blend in
    They shout at plants
    They eat plant leaves
    They are wiggly
  • Which of the following correctly describes earthworms’ bodies and behavior?
    Earthworms have a dry, scaly outer layer.
    Earthworms have large chewing mouths.
    Earthworms have soft, flexible bodies.
  • TRUE or FALSE: Worms have stiff bodies
    TRUE
    FALSE
  • TRUE or FALSE While a worm has no eyes, it can sense light
    FALSE
    TRUE
  • There are approximately ______________ different types of worms.
    2700
    200
    100
    5000
  • How many legs do worms have?
    Zero