9 Ag: Structure of a Hive.6

What is the primary food source for bees?

• Nectar

• Leaves

• Wood

• Meat

What is the main function of the queen bee in a hive?

• Collecting nectar

• Laying eggs

• Guarding the hive

• Building the hive

How do bees communicate with each other?

• Singing

• Dancing

• Chirping

• Clicking

Which part of the beehive prevents the queen bee from laying eggs inside the honey super?

• Inner Cover

• Medium Super

• Queen Excluder

• Movable Frames

What is the purpose of the Removable Sticky Board in a beehive?

• Provides another entrance and exit route for bees

• Prevents the queen bee from laying eggs inside the honey super

• Discourages smaller pests from entering the hive

• Protects the structure from the elements, especially cold and wet weather

Which part of the beehive functions the same as the Second Deep Super?

• Medium Super

• First Deep Super

• Inner Cover

• Queen Excluder

Which part of the beehive is responsible for collecting neatly-packed combs filled with beeswax and honey?

• Second Deep Super

• First Deep Super

• Medium Super

• Screened Bottom Board

What is the main purpose of the Queen Excluder in a beehive?

• Provides another entrance and exit route for bees

• Prevents the queen bee from laying eggs inside the honey super

• Protects the structure from the elements, especially cold and wet weather

• Ventilates the hive and prevents larger predators from disturbing the honeycombs

What is the function of the Bottom Board in a Langstroth Hive?

• To provide a base for the hive

• To store honey

• To house the brood

• To provide ventilation

What is the purpose of the Medium Super in a Langstroth Hive?

• To store honey

• To house the brood

• To provide ventilation

• To support the hive structure