The Case of the Missing Bees

The authors of these articles agree that

• honeybees are mutating

• honeybee hives are overcrowded

• honeybee colonies are disappearing.

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What is the main idea of the article "A Germ of an Idea"?

• Parasites are likely to blame for CCD

• A combination of many factors are likely to blame for CCD

• A fungus and a virus are likely to blame for CCD

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According to the article "Pointing to Pesticides," what happens to bees affected by pesticides?

• They die

• They get lost

• They cannot fly

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How do fewer honeybee colonies affect the country's food production?

• They increase the number of fruits and vegetables

• They create smaller fruits and vegetables

• They reduce the number of fruits and vegetables

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What can you conclude from the articles?

• Farmers will increase the use of pesticides

• The honeybee population will steadily begin to increase

• Scientists will continue to investigate the cause of CCD

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