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Question 1
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Where did the story of the Argentine ant begin?
- Amazon Rainforest
- Paraná River floodplains
- Andes Mountains
- Pantanal
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Question 2
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What is the primary weapon of the Argentine ant against its competitors?
- Strong mandibles
- Deathly stingers
- Sheer numbers
- Toxic chemicals
Question 3
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How does the Argentine ant's reproduction strategy differ from most other ant species?
- Only one queen per colony
- Multiple queens per colony
- Queens do not lay eggs
- Workers lay eggs
Question 4
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Why do new Argentine ant colonies start to compete with their mother colonies over time?
- Environmental changes
- Mutations and DNA differences
- Lack of resources
- Predator threats
Question 5
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How did Argentine ants spread to other parts of the world?
- Natural migration
- Human transportation
- Climate change
- Predator elimination
Question 6
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What is a 'supercolony' in the context of Argentine ants?
- A large single queen colony
- A cooperative network of colonies
- A colony with a diverse gene pool
- A temporary ant alliance
Question 7
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Which region established the first successful supercolony of Argentine ants?
- Europe
- USA West Coast
- Australia
- Japan
Question 8
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What is one major ecological impact of Argentine ants in California?
- Increased biodiversity
- Decreased native ant species
- Improved crop yields
- Restored ecosystems
Question 9
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How do Argentine ants typically attack their victims?
- Using venomous stingers
- Wiping toxic chemicals
- Biting with sharp mandibles
- Drowning them in water
Question 10
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What challenge do Argentine ants face from the red imported fire ants?
- Genetic mutations
- Climate adaptation
- Superior fighting abilities
- Resource scarcity
Question 11
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What is the size comparison between Argentine ants and carpenter ants?
- Argentine ants are larger
- Carpenter ants are larger
- Both are the same size
- Argentine ants are stronger
Question 12
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What do Argentine ants do after overrunning a colony?
- Burn it down
- Feed on the victims' brood
- Relocate to a new area
- Build new nests
Question 13
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How do Argentine ants impact agriculture?
- Increase pollination
- Support crop growth
- Tend to aphids
- Control pests
Question 14
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Which continent has not seen the establishment of Argentine ant supercolonies?
- Antarctica
- Asia
- Europe
- Australia
Question 15
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How do Argentine ants adapt to new environments?
- Changing diet
- Forming new colonies
- Mutations and genetic variation
- Migrating frequently
Question 16
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What percentage of Argentine ant queens are killed each year in new territories?
- 10%
- 50%
- 70%
- 90%
Question 17
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What unique strategy do Argentine ants use in their colonies?
- Single queen dominance
- Cooperative supercolonies
- Nomadic lifestyle
- Parasitism
Question 18
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What is the main reason for the success of Argentine ants in new environments?
- High genetic diversity
- Lack of natural enemies
- Adaptable diet
- Temperate climate
Question 19
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What caused the re-emergence of old battles in the southeastern US?
- Climate change
- Human intervention
- Red imported fire ants
- Resource scarcity
Question 20
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What is the estimated number of ant casualties per year in the war between Lake Hodges Supercolony and the Very Large Colony?
- 10 million
- 20 million
- 30 million
- 40 million
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