Franklin Institute Light Program
How Glows It? Answer the questions and compare yourself with other visitors.
What is a firefly?
A fly
A wasp
A beetle
Why do fireflies light up?
To warn off predators
To impress other fireflies
To send distress signals
All of the above
How do fireflies light up?
A chemical reaction called bioluminescence
A biological reaction called chemiluminescence
They plug themselves in.
What chemical triggers the "lightning" reaction?
Nitrous Oxide (NO).
Carbon Dioxide (CO2).
Sodium Chloride (NaCl2).
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