Unit 2: Food and Health - Mosquito Fact File

Flashcards covering facts, habitat, diet, lifespan, and key vocabulary related to mosquitoes from Unit 2: Food and Health.

How many species of mosquitoes are there according to the fact file?

More than 3,500

Where is the typical habitat of mosquitoes?

They usually live near water, such as ponds, lakes and puddles of rain water, where the females lay their eggs.

What makes up the diet of mosquitoes?

Nectar from fruit and plants; blood (females only)

What kind of climate do mosquitoes prefer?

Warm, wet weather

What danger do mosquitoes present to humans?

They can cause serious illnesses

What is the lifespan of a mosquito?

Less than one month

What curious fact is mentioned about mosquito bites?

Only females bite us

What sound and weather preference are mentioned about mosquitoes in Activity 1?

They make a buzzing sound and like hot weather.

Which four words are practiced for stress and pronunciation in Activity 4?

mosquitoes, repellent, malaria, environment