The Role of Bees in Agriculture Quiz

What is the primary source of carbohydrates for honey bees?

• Propolis

• Royal jelly

• Honey

• Pollen

Which hive product is economically second most important after honey?

• Royal jelly

• Venom

• Beeswax

• Pollen

Approximately how many pounds of honey did honey bees produce in 2019 according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture?

• 100 million pounds

• 250 million pounds

• 200 million pounds

• 157 million pounds

What is the estimated added crop value due to bee pollination?

• $5 billion

• $15 billion

• $20 billion

• $25 billion

Which of the following is not a product produced by honey bees?

• Honey

• Beeswax

• Silk

• Propolis

What is the main source of protein for honey bees?

• Pollen

• Venom

• Honey

• Royal jelly

How far can a worker bee travel from the hive on foraging trips?

• Up to 5 miles

• Up to 2 miles

• Up to 1 mile

• Up to 10 miles

Which of the following crops is not pollinated by honey bees?

• Cranberries

• Almonds

• Wheat

• Broccoli

What year did the first honey bee colonies arrive in the Colony of Virginia?

• 1492

• 1776

• 1607

• 1622

What percentage of the food eaten by Americans comes from crops pollinated by honey bees?

• About 20%

• About 10%

• About 33%

• About 50%