First News 904

Why is the dropping defense mechanism of bumblebees more successful than trying to outfly the hornets?

• Hornets are afraid of the ground

• Hornets cannot see bumblebees on the ground

• Hornets lose their grip when bumblebees drop

• Hornets are slower on the ground

What is the trick that buff-tailed bumblebees use to defend themselves from Asian hornet attacks?

• They fly faster than the hornets

• They hide in flowers

• They drop to the ground

• They sting the hornets

What did scientists from the University of Vienna discover about cats' purring?

• It is produced by muscles in their throat

• It is produced by a special tissue in their vocal folds

• It is a result of their breathing pattern

• It is a form of communication with other cats

What is the purpose of cats' purring?

• To communicate with humans

• To show contentment and relaxation

• To scare away other animals

• To signal hunger or distress

What is the main threat to bee colonies from hornets?

• Hornets steal honey from bee colonies

• Hornets destroy bee hives

• Hornets eat bees as part of their diet

• Hornets compete with bees for nectar

What is the name of the exhibition at the Design Museum?

• Barbie Through the Years

• Barbie's 65th Anniversary

• The Evolution of Barbie

• Barbie: A Design Icon

What is the purpose of the legal graffiti trial in Glasgow?

• To support local artists

• To create a more positive city environment

• To discourage illegal graffiti

• To promote street art in the city

Where will the legal graffiti trial take place in Glasgow?

• Custom House Quay

• Concert Square car park

• Both Custom House Quay and Concert Square car park

• Neither Custom House Quay nor Concert Square car park

What is the significance of the uncovered cold bath in Bath?

• It is the only cold bath ever built in an assembly room

• It is the oldest cold bath in Bath

• It is the largest cold bath in Bath

• It is the most well-preserved cold bath in Bath

What is the purpose of the battery-powered trains in Liverpool?

• To reduce carbon emissions

• To improve transportation in the city

• To promote sustainable travel

• To celebrate the opening of Headbolt Lane station