3. On which species of ants was a study relating to worker ants, and their response to nutritional needs, performed?
(a) Army ants.
(b) Leaf cutter ants.
(c) Weaver ants.
(d) Fire ants.

4. What is considered the final stage of a mature ant colony?
(a) The Ergonomic Stage.
(b) The Founding Stage.
(c) The Reproductive Stage.
(d) The Virgin Stage.

5. Which of the following acts is NOT part of the Founding Stage in an ant colony?
(a) Constructing a nest.
(b) Rearing young.
(c) Foraging for food.
(d) Mating.

6. Which of the following species of ants is NOT considered territorial?
(a) Weaver ants.
(b) Leaf cutter ants.
(c) Harvesting ants.
(d) Honeypot ants.

7. What are thermophilic ants drawn to?
(a) Sugar.
(b) Light.
(c) Heat.
(d) Water.

8. What is another way of defining pheromonal communication?
(a) Liquid communication.
(b) Chemical communication.
(c) Group communication.
(d) Attack communication.

9. Which of the following are used by worker ants to stimulate new larvae growth?
(a) Iodine.
(b) Oxygen.
(c) Sodium.
(d) Pheromones.

10. What do young, nonreproductive ants do with their eggs?
(a) They abandon them.
(b) They bury them.
(c) They feed them to the queen.
(d) Nonreproductive ants do not produce eggs.

11. What month of the year is considered the "nuptial flight" month for ant species?
(a) January.
(b) July.
(c) April.
(d) October.

12. How fast can the desert ant run?
(a) 10 meters per minute.
(b) 10 meters per second.
(c) 1 meter per minute.
(d) 1 meter per second.

13. How long do Idaho harvester ants typically live after they begin foraging?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) Two months.
(c) Two days.
(d) Two years.

14. What is morphogenesis?
(a) The procedure through which embryos become adults.
(b) The procedure through which cells divide.
(c) The procedure through which eggs are fertilized.
(d) The procedure through which folic acid becomes nitrogen.

15. How long can Queen Formica ants live underwater if submerged?
(a) Two days.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Two minutes.
(d) Two hours.