Insects are important to many ecosystems. For example, bees help pollinate many different plants and many animals rely on insects as food sources. Citizen science projects allow the public to work together with scientists by collecting observational data on many types of organisms such as plants, birds, or insects.

Question

Which question could citizen science data answer that best illustrates insect population responses to climate change?
(1 point)
Responses

“How many dragonfly species are native to this region?”
“How many dragonfly species are native to this region?”
“How does caterpillar abundance and distribution change over the year?”
“How does caterpillar abundance and distribution change over the year?”
“What types of foods can butterflies eat?”
“What types of foods can butterflies eat?”
“What tree species provide the best habitat beetle species in this area?”

Answer 1

The question that best illustrates insect population responses to climate change is:

“How does caterpillar abundance and distribution change over the year?”

This question specifically addresses changes in abundance and distribution over time, which can be influenced by climate factors such as temperature and seasonal variations.