Scorpion Quiz: What Do You Know?

Quiz Questions

What is the scientific name for a scorpion?

• Scorpionida
• Arachnida
• Scorpiones
• Scorpio

What is the average size of a scorpion?

• 4-5 inches
• 3-4 inches
• 1-2 inches
• 2-3 inches

What is the largest species of scorpion?

• Bark scorpion
• Emperor scorpion
• Giant desert hairy scorpion
• Asian forest scorpion

What is the average lifespan of a scorpion?

• 3-5 years
• 2-3 years
• 1-2 years
• 4-5 years

How many legs does a scorpion have?

• 6
• 10
• 8
• 12

Which of the following is NOT a type of scorpion venom?

• Neurotoxin
• Necrotoxin
• Myotoxin
• Hemotoxin

Which of the following is NOT a common color for scorpions?

• Green
• Red
• Yellow
• Black

What is the scientific name for the bark scorpion, the most venomous scorpion in North America?

• Centruroides exilicauda
• Androctonus australis
• Hadrurus arizonensis
• Pandinus imperator

Which of the following is NOT a common prey item for scorpions?

• Small mammals
• Other scorpions
• Spiders
• Insects

Which of the following is a behavior commonly seen in scorpions during mating?

• Dancing
• Stinging
• Fighting
• Singing

Which of the following is a common defense mechanism for scorpions?

• Spraying venom
• Curling into a ball
• Playing dead
• Camouflaging

What is the name for the stinger on the end of a scorpion's tail?

• Telson
• Mandible
• Chelicerae
• Proboscis

Which of the following is a common habitat for scorpions?

• Tundra
• Deserts
• Rainforests
• Coral reefs

Which of the following is a common method of hunting for scorpions?

• Camouflaging themselves and waiting for prey
• Using a web to catch prey
• Jumping on prey from above
• Chasing after prey

Which of the following is NOT a common type of scorpion?

• Bark scorpion
• Asian forest scorpion
• Giant desert hairy scorpion
• Red-tailed scorpion