Earthworm Quiz: Find Out How Much You Know!

Quiz Questions

What is an earthworm?

• A type of annelid
• A type of fish
• A type of insect
• A type of bird

What is the scientific name for an earthworm?

• Lumbricus terrestris
• Eisenia fetida
• Canis lupus
• Octopus vulgaris

What is the average length of an earthworm?

• 3-4 inches
• 5-6 inches
• 1-2 inches
• 7-8 inches

What is the average lifespan of an earthworm?

• 3-4 years
• 7-8 years
• 5-6 years
• 1-2 years

What is the primary diet of an earthworm?

• Dirt
• Plants
• Meat
• Insects

What is the purpose of an earthworm's digestive system?

• All of the above
• To produce waste
• To absorb water
• To break down food into nutrients

What is the function of an earthworm's clitellum?

• To produce sperm
• To produce eggs
• To help the earthworm move
• To produce a cocoon for reproduction

How do earthworms breathe?

• Through their nose
• They don't breathe
• Through their skin
• Through their mouth

What is the purpose of an earthworm's mucus?

• To attract mates
• To help them breathe
• To help them move
• To protect their skin

What is the function of an earthworm's setae?

• To attract mates
• To help them move
• To help them breathe
• To protect their skin

What is the purpose of an earthworm's crop?

• To store food
• To absorb nutrients
• To produce waste
• To break down food

What is the function of an earthworm's gizzard?

• To produce waste
• To break down food
• To absorb nutrients
• To store food

What is the purpose of an earthworm's intestine?

• To break down food
• To store food
• To produce waste
• To absorb nutrients

What is the function of an earthworm's anus?

• To break down food
• To produce waste
• To absorb nutrients
• To store food

What is the role of earthworms in soil health?

• All of the above
• They help improve soil structure
• They help aerate the soil
• They help break down organic matter