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Firefly Poll Graphic What is a firefly?
 A fly
 A wasp
 A beetle

Question Mark Graphic Why do fireflies light up?
 To warn off predators
 To impress other fireflies
 To send distress signals
 All of the above

Firefly Graphic How do fireflies light up?
 A chemical reaction called bioluminescence
 A biological reaction called chemiluminescence
 They plug themselves in.

Fireflies Poll Graphic What chemical triggers the "lightning" reaction?
 Nitrous Oxide (NO).
 Carbon Dioxide (CO2).
 Sodium Chloride (NaCl2).


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