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Why do some honeybees move and make a new hive?

• There is not enough food.

• There are too many bees.

• All the bees are fighting.

• The hive falls apart.

​ When a hive becomes too ​ (a)   , ​ (b)   ​ of worker bees ​​ (c)   . and leave the hive. ​ (d)   find a ​ (e)   where the bees can build a ne​w hive.

• crowded
• thousands
• swarm
• Scout bees
• nest site

Which queen bee relocates to the new hive at a different location?

• the old queen bee

• the new baby queen bee

What do the workers feed the queen larva that makes is grow bigger?

• brood food

• bee bread

• honey

• royal jelly

The new baby ​ (a)   stings the other queen ​ (b)   through the ​ (c)   . This stinging ​ (d)   all the other baby queens.

• queen
• pupa
• wax cap
• kills

There are two possible answers. Where can the scout bees find a nest site for their new hive?

• a pool

• a hallowed out tree

• a flower

• a crack in a wall

How long does it take for a scout bee to find a nest site?

• years

• seconds

• minutes

• hours or days

Match the honeybee body part to its function.

• proboscis

• keeps hive warm

• pollen basket

• stores nectar

• buzzing wings

• collects pollen

• honey stomach

• sucks nectar

At the start of winter, the hive prepares for the cold by ​ (a)   ​ (b)   and​ ​ (c)   ,

• making extra food
• sealing up the hive with gums
• the queen lays less eggs
• fighting each other
• leaving the hive
• stopping all work

There are two possible answers. How do the bees stay warm in the winter?

• They eat a lot of food.

• They huddle together.

• They shake their wings.

• They install a heater.