Fig. 1 shows an image of a monarch butterfly, Danaus plexippus.
Fig. 1
Sketch a large drawing of one of the hindwings of the monarch butterfly shown in Fig. 1.
Fig 2 shows an image of a viceroy butterfly, Limenitis archippus.
Fig. 2
Describe one visible similarity and two visible differences between the viceroy and the monarch butterflies’ wings.
A student investigated the relationship between the body mass of monarch butterflies and the length of their forewings. The student recorded the data for five butterflies in Table 1.
Table 1
Butterfly | Body mass / g | Forewing length / mm |
A | 0.2 | 38 |
B | 0.3 | 42 |
C | 0.5 | 50 |
D | 0.7 | 58 |
E | 0.8 | 62 |
(i)
Plot a graph on the grid to show the relationship between body mass and forewing length.
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(ii)
Describe the relationship shown on the graph.
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(iii)
A student found a monarch butterfly with a forewing length of 55 mm. Use the graph to estimate the body mass of this butterfly.
Show on the graph how you obtained your answer.
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